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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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Право воїнів на зберігання репродуктивних клітин у кріобанках Rada at Radutskyi’s behest, first approved disposal of reproductive cells of fallen soldiers, and now he promises to rectify situation In November 2023, the Verkhovna Rada passed a law stipulating that the state would provide Ukrainian military personnel with free reproductive cell collection and preservation. However, it has now been discovered that one of the articles of this law provides for the disposal of reproductive cells in the event of a soldier’s death. 30 539 93 Previously in trend: War

обмін Ukraine returns bodies of 77 fallen soldiers The bodies of 77 Ukrainian defenders have been returned to the government-controlled territory of Ukraine. 8 387 1 Previously in trend: War

попелюх Soldier Volodymyr Popeliukh was killed defending Ukraine near Synkivka. PHOTO Soldier Popeliukh Volodymyr Anatoliiovych was killed near Synkivka in the Kharkiv region. 6 205 7 War in Ukraine

зсу,мобілізація It is necessary to employ demobilized soldiers as much as possible. They should feel that they are needed by state – Head of National Police Vyhivskyi Ukraine needs to employ the demobilized military personnel as much as possible. They have skills that are always in demand in criminal organizations. 2 984 34 Society

ліпавський Czech Republic will not return Ukrainians liable for military service The Czech Republic will not send Ukrainians liable for military service who are in the country back to Ukraine. 5 099 61 War in Ukraine

дрон,війна,дрони 47th Brigade’s drone operators tell about their work in Avdiivka sector: Stepove is held by infantry and FPV. VIDEO The drone operators of the 47th Brigade, who are fighting near Stepove, showed how they destroy the manpower and armoured vehicles of the Russian invaders. According to the soldiers, the Russians are better at bypassing our electronic warfare systems. 5 349 9 Previously in trend: War

орден Zelenskyy awarded 152 more defenders of Ukraine, 80 of them posthumously President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded 152 more servicemen with state awards, 80 of them posthumously. 1 543 6 War in Ukraine

гроші,забезпечення,армія Expenditures on payments to military for year reached 950 billion, which is one third of total state budget In 2023, UAH 943.8 billion will be allocated for the salaries of military personnel, including UAH 107.8 billion in December last year. 21 0 Economics

війна There is shortage of people. More of them we will have, more quickly we will force out enemy – soldiers of 28th Brigade defending Ukraine on outskirts of occupied Kurdiumivka. VIDEO The soldiers of the 28th Brigade are on the outskirts of the temporarily occupied Kurdiumivka in the Donetsk region. The enemy positions are only 200 meters away. 9 011 177 Previously in trend: War

смурф "So it turns out I didn’t serve, did I ?": Mariupol defender released from captivity says he hasn’t received war veteran identification card even after year A defender of Mariupol, a border guard with the call sign Smurf, said that a year after his release from captivity, he has not yet been issued a war veteran identification card. 10 915 31 Previously in trend: War

штурмова,3ошбр,третя 3rd Separate Assault Brigade announces recruitment due to expansion: Reconnaissance, sappers, UAV operators The 3rd Separate Assault Brigade has announced a recruiting in connection with its expansion. 29 145 26 Previously in trend: War

романчук,богачук Kyiv bids farewell to renowned speleologist, engineer, and zoologist Svyatoslav Romanchuk (Nutriy), who was killed in battle with occupiers. VIDEO&PHOTOS In the capital’s St. Michael’s Cathedral, they bid farewell to the soldier Svyatoslav Romanchuk (Nutriy), who was killed in battle against occupiers on the Lyman direction. 4 865 8 Previously in trend: War

телефон,військовий Ministry of Defense’s hotline for servicemen and their families has been launched On January 1, a hotline for military personnel and their families was launched at the short number 1512. 2 388 6 Incidents

чекмаз Combat commander Chekmaz "Izhak" ("Hedgehog"-ed.) is charged with misappropriation of bulletproof vests. However, they were of poor quality and it would be illegal to register them, - lawyer Law enforcement officers opened proceedings against combat commander Oleksandr Chekmaz "Izhak" ("Hedgehog"-ed.) for allegedly misappropriating bulletproof vests that were donated to the military by volunteers. However, these vests were not certified. Some of them were given to the military, while the rest remained in warehouses, and there is no evidence of their misappropriation. 10 066 66 Incidents

руна "Main thing is to save people, and then there is equipment and everything else," - 56th Brigade anti-aircraft artillery platoon commander, nicknamed Runa. VIDEO Viktoriia, a unit commander of an anti-aircraft artillery platoon, nicknamed "Runa," went to the front at the age of 19 and has been fighting the occupiers from Ukrainian soil for six years in a row. The girl faced a full-scale invasion with her 56th separate motorized infantry brigade on the outskirts of Donetsk and is now holding back the enemy in the Bakhmut direction. 7 700 45 Previously in trend: War

гривня,гроші Military personnel will be able to determine who will receive compensation in case of their death: Zelenskyy signed law President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law expanding the list of persons entitled to receive one-time financial assistance to family members of a fallen serviceman. 9 764 22 Previously in trend: War

обмін Ukraine returns bodies of 66 more defenders. PHOTOS The bodies of 66 soldiers killed in action with the Russian occupiers have been returned to the territory controlled by Ukraine. 4 429 6 Previously in trend: War

військовий,квіток Verification of conscript registry has been completed, and its quality has reached 88%. The Ministry of Defence has completed the verification of the electronic register of conscipts, "Oberih". The Ministry plans to create a document confirming the status of a conscript. 18 129 57 War in Ukraine

україна,мобілізація Launch of electronic registry of conscripts "Oberih" will simplify mobilization measures in Ukraine, - spokesman of Ground Forces, Fitio The launch of a single electronic registry of conscripts "Oberih" will significantly simplify mobilization measures in Ukraine. 10 007 67 War in Ukraine

злидар Defending Ukraine, soldier Oleh Zlydar was killed near Robotyne village of the Zaporizhzhia region. PHOTO Oleh Zlydar, a driver of a mortar platoon of a mechanized battalion, was killed defending Ukraine near the village of Robotyne in the Zaporizhzhia region. 6 936 8 Previously in trend: War

нагорода Zelenskyy awarded 292 more defenders of Ukraine, 205 of them posthumously President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded 292 more defenders of Ukraine with state awards, 205 of them posthumously. 980 10 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelenskyy was asked to amend law so that wounded soldiers could receive 20.1 thousand UAH of payments for 4 months - petition President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was asked to amend Law No. 3161-IX regarding payments to wounded Ukrainian defenders. 5 548 33 Previously in trend: War

бутусов,ситуація Fighters of 26th Rifle Battalion fought continuous battle near Avdiivka for 5 days. People must be changed, - Butusov. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers currently in hot spots need to be replaced to give them a chance to rest and regain their combat capability. 6 043 18 Previously in trend: War

військові Employees of Military Recruitment Centre visited gym in Uzhhorod. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Military Recruitment Centre raided gyms in Uzhhorod. Men and coaches who came to the training were issued draft notices. 46 757 415 Incidents

макотра Defending Ukraine, gunner of airmobile squad of airmobile battalion, soldier - Andriy Makotra died in area of Maryinka. VIDEO A soldier, Andriy Makotra, a gunner of an airmobile unit of an airmobile battalion, was killed in the area of Maryinka while defending Ukraine. 4 619 6 Previously in trend: War

дтп In the Kharkiv region, the driver hit two soldiers, both died. PHOTOS In the Kharkiv region, the driver of a Subaru Forester hit two soldiers. One victim died at the scene of the accident, while the other died in hospital a few days after the accident. 13 680 39 Incidents

данілов Conscripts will be demobilized after the end of their service - Danilov At the end of their term of service, conscripts will be demobilized, but those who want to stay will have the opportunity to sign a contract. 9 608 25 War in Ukraine

зеленський Zelenskyy awarded another 449 servicemen, 221 of them posthumously President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded another 449 defenders of Ukraine with state awards, 221 of them posthumously. 971 6 War in Ukraine

кріоконсервація The military personnel was allowed to store reproductive cells in cryobanks for free, - Verkhovna Rada adopted the law The Verkhovna Rada supported in general the draft law No. 8011, which allows military personnel to store their reproductive cells in cryobanks free of charge. 2 911 11 Society

зсу,поховання,втрати Ukraine returned bodies of 94 fallen soldiers The bodies of 94 Ukrainian defenders were returned to the controlled territory. 2 743 2 Previously in trend: War

укус UOC MP priest bit military man in center of Chernihiv. PHOTOS A UOC MP priest who came to pick up things from the closed-down Transfiguration Cathedral in the center of Chernihiv got into a fight and bit a military man guarding the church. 12 279 73 Incidents

зсу,авдіївка What language soldiers communicate in trenches or in battle with enemy troops is their personal matter, - language ombudsman Kremin Military personnel who defend Ukraine have the right to decide for themselves which language to communicate on the front line. 5 254 144 Previously in trend: War

зсу Soldiers responded to Farion’s accusations about Russian-speaking soldiers of Armed Forces of Ukraine: stupid #ck. On the nightingale’s language". VIDEO Ukrainian defenders commented on the statements of former People’s Deputy Iryna Farion, who said that she does not consider Russian-speaking soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to be Ukrainians. 34 585 521 Society

возний Former military commissar of Khmelnytskyi region Volodymyr Voznyi was killed in a battle against ruscists in the Zaporizhzhia direction In the battle against the Russian invaders, the former head of the Khmelnytskyi Military Recruitment Centre Colonel Volodymyr Voznyi was killed. 20 771 39 Previously in trend: War

військові,українські In "DPR" three Ukrainian servicemen were "sentenced" to 30 years behind bars and life imprisonment - Lubinets Russian occupiers are carrying out illegal trials of Ukrainian citizens. Soldier Oleh Kolmychevskyi was sentenced to life imprisonment, fighters Dmytro Dobrovolskyi and Oleksandr Romashyn were sentenced to 30 years behind bars. 4 672 9 Incidents

фатєєв Brovary bids farewell to soldier Oleksandr Fatieiev, who died in battle against ruscists in Luhansk region. PHOTOS Brovary, Kyiv region, bids farewell to soldier Oleksandr Fatieiev, who died in battle against ruscists in Luhansk region. 3 651 11 Previously in trend: War

військові,загиблі Ukraine returned bodies of another 50 defenders As a result of the measures taken, 50 fallen defenders of Ukraine were returned today. 2 882 5 War in Ukraine

війна In Odesa region, unknown persons beat soldier: man has broken neck and cerebral edema. VIDEO In the Odesa region, in Chornomorsk, unknown persons severely beat a military man - a senior sergeant of the Ukrainian army. Five men attacked a Ukrainian defender and then stole his bank cards, phone, and military ID. 20 037 88 Incidents

дтп Military man was beaten to death at checkpoint at entrance to Kyiv, - National Police. PHOTOS The driver of the Honda car ran into a military man at the checkpoint. The victim died from his injuries. Criminal proceedings have been initiated. 25 879 100 War in Ukraine

нож Soldier stabbed in the Kyiv, attackers wanted, - National Police A serviceman was attacked in the center of Kyiv, law enforcement officers are looking for the perpetrators. 11 302 40 Incidents

генпрокурор In Zakarpattia, fraudster was exposed who defrauded mother of fallen soldier for almost UAH 7 million, - Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO The Prosecutor General’s Office has served a notice of suspicion to a fraudster who defrauded the mother of a deceased serviceman of almost UAH 7 million between November 2022 and April 2023. 7 399 26 Incidents

біла Resident of Kherson region, Sofia Bila, saved three wounded Ukrainian soldiers from invaders: she hid them in basement for month and 3 weeks. VIDEO Pensioner Sofia Bila rescued three wounded Ukrainian soldiers in one of the occupied villages in the Kherson region. 24 591 80 War in Ukraine

війна,апостол Wife in hospital hugs her husband, soldier of 47th brigade Andrii, who lost his hands and sight in battle against invaders. PHOTOS Andrii, a Ukrainian defender from the 47th brigade, headed the air reconnaissance unit. During a combat mission, he came under fire, one of the shells exploded just under his feet. 47 352 119 Previously in trend: War

путін Putin is now more threatened than me. There are people who want to kill him - Zelensky President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky has become accustomed to living with a constant risk to his own life. 9 985 98 Previously in trend: War

зсу Work of artillery and infantry in Vuhledar direction. VIDEO The Vuhledar direction is important for the counter-offensive: firstly, it is a major transport hub, and secondly, it is the direction to Mariupol. Ukrainian artillerymen and infantrymen showed how they work on Russian positions, which are sometimes a kilometer away. 5 523 5 Previously in trend: War

військові,загиблі Over 1,500 defenders from Zhytomyr region died during war The number of servicemen who have been injured, contused, crippled or ill is also increasing. The status of a person with a disability as a result of the war has been established for 2.8 thousand people. 6 990 39 Previously in trend: War

бенда I lost my leg in war, but I became a mother, - Olha Benda, a veteran of 72nd Brigade named after Black Cossacks. VIDEO Guest of "NATO IN HOUSE" on Censor.NET is a veteran Olha Benda. She fought in 72nd Mechanised Brigade in Donbas. In 2016, she went to front, was wounded near Avdiivka and doctors had to amputate her leg. 12 708 13 War in Ukraine

війна,зсу Prosecutor General’s Office is aware of 73 intentional murders of Ukrainian prisoners of war of occupiers Ukrainian law enforcement agencies are conducting a pre-trial investigation of 265 crimes committed by the Russians against Ukrainian prisoners of war. 2 332 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine