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Ukrainian servicemen continue to face complex challenges and display unparalleled valor in the ongoing conflict. From the tragic death of Kostiantyn Ostapenko in Zaporizhzhia to the valiant sacrifice of Captain Dmytro Ivashchyshyn shielding his unit, these heroes fight for Ukrainian independence. Meanwhile, internal issues such as military scandals in the Skelia regiment and cases of espionage with insider information threaten core military integrity. Governmental financial allocations aim to ameliorate life for servicemen by reforming pay structures and trialing AWOL return systems. Heroism, vigilance, and reform define Ukraine's resilient servicemen this year.
What are the main stories about Ukrainian servicemen recently?
Recent stories include the valorous death of Kostiantyn Ostapenko during combat and the bravery of Captain Dmytro Ivashchyshyn, as well as scandals about military espionage and internal misconduct within the Skelia regiment. Efforts for reform and resource allocation continue to strengthen servicemen's welfare and operational integrity.
How is Ukraine addressing issues in the Skelia regiment?
The Ukrainian government, through thorough investigations led by the State Bureau of Investigation and inspections from the Ombudsman's Office, aims to address the reported misconduct and raise the standards of internal military discipline within units like the Skelia regiment.
What initiatives exist to improve servicemen's welfare?
Ukraine has announced extensive military reforms, including salary increases, new contract systems, a phased demobilization process, and tools like a discharge date calculator to enhance transparency, welfare, and morale among its servicemen.
How is the issue of espionage being handled in Ukraine's military?
Espionage is a critical concern, but Ukraine is addressing it with robust judicial actions, such as prosecuting a serviceman who allegedly sold air defense data to Russia, emphasizing the government's commitment to upholding security and trust within its armed forces.
What challenges do Ukrainian servicemen face in daily operations?
Servicemen confront various challenges, including combat risks, supply shortfalls, administrative obstacles, and internal scandals. Despite these, steadfast support and reforms aim to equip them better and maintain morale throughout their service.
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Two servicemen suspected of fatally beating man in Kyiv: they face up to 10 years in prison. PHOTO Law enforcement officers in Kyiv have detained two servicemen suspected of fatally beating a 45-year-old man. The court has already ordered that they be held in custody without the right to post bail. They face up to ten years in prison under the charge brought against them. 4 056 25 Previously in trend: Beating in Kyiv
Demanded $2.2 million for housing construction in military town in Lviv: NABU has exposed Ukrainian Armed Forces official and his accomplices. PHOTO The National Anti-Corruption Bureau of Ukraine (NABU ) and the Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office (SAPO) have exposed an official of the Armed Forces of Ukraine for receiving an unlawful benefit from a property developer. 5 278 22 Previously in trend: Illegal construction Embezzlement during construction
Beaten and locked in shed for "breaches of discipline": two soldiers from "Skelia" regiment have been notified of suspicion of torturing their comrades – SBI. PHOTO The State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) has notified two servicemen from the ‘Skelia’ regiment that they are under suspicion of mistreating their comrades. 6 913 69 Previously in trend: Beating of soldiers
SSU foiled terrorist attack in Kharkiv region: FSB agents lured military personnel to ’charity party’ with intention of poisoning them. VIDEO+PHOTO The Security Service’s military counter-intelligence unit, under the personal supervision of SSU Head Major General Oleksandr Poklad, foiled a series of terrorist attacks by the Russian special services in the Kharkiv region. Following a multi-stage special operation, two FSB agents who were... 6 336 32 Previously in trend: Killing of servicemen
In Chernihiv, woman attempted to hand over explosives to military personnel, disguised as McDonald’s burger, - SSU. PHOTO In Chernihiv, law enforcement officers detained a woman who, according to preliminary reports, attempted to pass camouflaged explosives to military personnel at one of the checkpoints. The explosive device was concealed inside a McDonald’s burger. 6 742 20 Previously in trend: Illegal possession of weapons
Zelenskyy meets with serviceman and writer Illarion Pavliuk. PHOTO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with a serviceman and prominent Ukrainian writer, Illarion Pavliuk. 2 156 24 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s meetings
A man has been arrested in Volyn who promised to "remove" a border guard from service for $20,000. PHOTO In Lutsk, law enforcement officers arrested a 47-year-old man who had demanded $20,000 from the family of a border guard in exchange for helping him to be discharged from military service on health grounds. 765 5 Previously in trend: Evasion of military service
We are preparing for various scenarios in Chernihiv-Kyiv direction – Zelenskyy. PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, together with Yevhen Khmara and Pavlo Palisa, continues to speak with the commanders of Ukraine’s army corps about the front’s immediate needs, the defence of border sectors and the commanders’ vision of the details of Ukraine’s defence strategy. 3 601 42 Previously in trend: Russian troops are preparing new offensive Russian offensive on the Chernihiv region
Head of military depot sold off air defence drones worth 6.2 million hryvnias: case referred to court, – OPG. PHOTO The head of a warehouse at one of the border guard units is to stand trial for embezzling military equipment intended to support air defence in southern Ukraine. According to the investigation, he unlawfully appropriated equipment worth over 6.2 million hryvnias and sold some of the stolen goods... 11 751 25 Previously in trend: Drone procurement corruption
Beatings, water deprivation torture, and brutal reprisals: how Skelia Regiment treats soldiers in AWOL - Slidstvo.Info. PHOTO Journalists have revealed facts of torture and beatings of servicemen in the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia". It involves 3 cases of abuse of soldiers who tried to go AWOL. 11 113 139 Previously in trend: Beating of soldiers Death of the soldiers of the Skelia regiment
Broken arm and nose, head wound: in Zatoka, man beats serviceman with rebar over remark about Russian music. VIDEO+PHOTOS In the village of Zatoka, Odesa region, on the territory of a hotel, a man brutally beat an active-duty serviceman and ATO veteran who had reprimanded him over Russian music. The attacker strangled the victim with rebar in front of two small children. 27 274 162 Previously in trend: Attacks on the military
Company commander who sold military drones and machine guns for 1.1 million hryvnias has been detained, - SBI. PHOTO Officers from the State Bureau of Investigation, working in conjunction with the National Police and the SSU, have exposed and detained a serviceman in the Donetsk region who illegally sold two drones that were part of his unit’s arsenal, as well as two machine guns. The total value of the... 3 662 11 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking
TV camera operator Oleksandr Vernihorov killed while defending Ukraine. PHOTO Serviceman and camera operator for Dnipro TV channels Oleksandr Vernihorov was killed on the Kharkiv front while defending Ukraine. 3 143 3 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Military officer, sailor and musician Ihor Khodzhaniiazov killed while defending Ukraine. PHOTO On June 28, 36-year-old Ihor Khodzhaniiazov, a senior sailor who was known in civilian life as a poet, musician and researcher, was killed at the front while carrying out a combat mission. He is survived by three children. 3 116 12 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
As part of rescue operation, soldier from Airborne Assault Forces was freed after four years in Russian captivity. VIDEO+PHOTOS As part of a special rescue operation, a soldier from the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Airborne Assault Troops, who had been held captive by the Russians for four years, has been successfully returned to territory controlled by Ukraine. 5 790 3 Previously in trend: Return from occupation
Bodies of 522 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine, – Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS As part of repatriation efforts, the bodies of 522 deceased individuals, whom the Russian side claims were Ukrainian defenders, have been returned to Ukraine. 1 950 5 Previously in trend: Returning bodies of fallen defenders
An 18-year-old man sold non-existent pick-up trucks to soldiers in Kyiv: soldiers were defrauded of almost 600,000 UAH. PHOTOS In Kyiv, a young man has been charged with fraud after offering to sell cars to the military for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine; however, after paying a deposit, the buyers received nothing. 1 898 13 Previously in trend: Fraudulent schemes
Serviceman stole General Cherry’s FPV drones from military unit and sold them, he was detained – Prosecutor General’s Office. PHOTO Law enforcement officers in the Donetsk region have detained a sergeant, a senior combat medic of a company of unmanned aerial systems, who is suspected of stealing and selling16 FPV drones made by General Cherry. 4 075 27 Previously in trend: Production of drones Robbery of military
He shielded his unit with his own body: Captain Dmytro Ivashchyshyn was killed whilst carrying out combat mission in Kramatorsk area. PHOTO Captain Dmytro Ivashchyshyn was killed while carrying out a combat mission in the Kramatorsk area. 6 958 15 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
17-year-old girl suspected of killing 27-year-old serviceman on Russia’s orders in Zhytomyr. PHOTOS A 17-year-old girl has been detained in Zhytomyr region on suspicion of killing a 27-year-old serviceman on Russia’s orders. 8 393 50 Previously in trend: Killing of servicemen
Killed comrade and woman and fled: serviceman was detained in Kyiv region – National Police. PHOTO In the Fastiv district of the Kyiv region, an intoxicated serviceman opened fire while on duty. As a result of the incident, another military serviceman and a civilian woman were killed, and another soldier was hospitalised with severe injuries. 7 182 38 Previously in trend: Killing of servicemen
Ukraine returns bodies of 528 fallen defenders as part of repatriation measures. PHOTOS As part of the latest repatriation efforts, the remains of 528 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine. The operation was carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Armed Forces. 2 719 10 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers
Zelenskyy presented state awards to servicemen and families of fallen Heroes of Ukraine. PHOTOS The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has honoured Ukrainian defenders with the highest state awards and presented orders and decorations to the families of fallen soldiers who have been awarded posthumously. 2 080 19 Previously in trend: Awarding awards to military
Large-scale desertion scheme exposed in four Ukrainian regions: organizers charged up to $15,000 – SBI. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), together with the Strategic Investigations Department of the National Police, exposed an organized group that helped mobilized service members to leave their places of service without authorization in exchange for money. The scheme operated... 3 052 13 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization AWOL in AFU
He held positions in Chasiv Yar for 346 days: infantryman Serhii Krynytskyi awarded Hero of Ukraine title. PHOTOS Ukrainian infantryman Serhii Krynytskyi, who spent 346 days without rotation at a position in Chasiv Yar, Donetsk region, has been awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine. 6 916 28 Previously in trend: Awarding the title Hero of Ukraine Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers withdraw from positions
In Dnipropetrovsk region, soldiers from the "Da Vinci Wolves" are suspected of beating and abducting a man: the battalion has commented. PHOTOS In the town of Shakhtarsk in the Dnipropetrovsk region, police have detained a group of individuals suspected of shooting and kidnapping a man. The "Wolves of Da Vinci" battalion has confirmed the military unit’s involvement in the incident. 14 720 84
Farewell held in Kyiv for Viktoriia Bobrova (Kvitka), fallen servicewoman of 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade Edelweiss. PHOTOS On April 30, Ukrainian defender, producer and casting director Viktoriia Bobrova (call sign Kvitka) was laid to rest in Kyiv. She was killed on April 23 while carrying out a combat mission at the front. 5 302 17 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Servicewoman of 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade Edelweiss, producer Viktoriia Bobrova (Kvitka), killed at front. PHOTO Ukrainian producer, casting director, and servicewoman Viktoriia Bobrova (Kvitka) has been killed in the war. She served as an officer in the communications section of the command of the 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade Edelweiss. 14 961 31 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Bodies of another 1,000 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine, - Coordination Headquarters. PHOTO Today, 9 April, repatriation procedures took place, resulting in the return to Ukraine of the bodies (remains) of 1,000 deceased persons. According to the Russian side, the returned bodies belong to Ukrainian servicemen. 3 734 12 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers
Officer from Dnipropetrovsk region, on fictitious "sick leave," gambled at casino and received his salary, – SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS An officer from the Dnipropetrovsk region has been informed of new allegations – whilst on a fraudulent sick leave, he visited casinos and received his salary. 5 608 14
Police have detained two soldiers who fled their unit armed and killed two people in Kharkiv region. PHOTOS In the Kharkiv region, law enforcement officers have arrested suspects in the murder of two men in a village. 5 063 11 Previously in trend: Arrest for murder
Three soldiers from 93rd Mechanised Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" held their positions in Kostyantynivka sector for 224 days. PHOTOS Infantrymen from the Alcatraz Battalion of the 93rd Separate Mechanised Brigade "Kholodnyi Yar" have successfully withdrawn from their positions in the Kostiantynivka sector, where they had been holding the line for over seven months. 8 005 48 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers withdraw from positions
Serviceman and media professional Volodymyr Fomichenko-Zakutskyi killed defending Ukraine. PHOTO Former Zaborona Media marketing director Volodymyr Fomichenko-Zakutskyi was killed while carrying out a combat mission in the Donetsk region. 5 068 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Serviceman detained for demanding 500,000 hryvnias from family of fallen defender in Vinnytsia region – SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS A former soldier from one of the Vinnytsia region units was caught red-handed demanding money from the family of a fallen defender. 5 354 20 Previously in trend: Extortion of funds
Platoon commander stole and sold equipment for air defence in Kyiv region: he was notified of suspicion, - SBI. PHOTO In the Kyiv region, employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), together with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), exposed the commander of a platoon of one of the military units of the Air Force of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. He appropriated equipment used for combat duty and... 4 802 33 Previously in trend: Air defence operation in Kyiv region
Two infantrymen from 60th Mechanised Brigade returned from their positions after 143 and 99 days of continuous combat. PHOTOS Soldiers from the 60th Separate Mechanised Ingulets Brigade returned from positions where they had been defending for 143 and 99 days. 12 723 49 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers withdraw from positions
Bodies of another 1,000 fallen defenders have been returned to Ukraine, - Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS Today, 26 February, repatriation measures were carried out, during which 1,000 bodies (remains) of the deceased were returned to Ukraine, which, according to preliminary information from the Russian side, may belong to Ukrainian servicemen. 3 164 8 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers
Armed Forces of Ukraine have completed third cycle of project phase on psychological support for military personnel, - General Staff. PHOTOS The Armed Forces of Ukraine have completed the third training cycle as part of a project to provide psychological support and restore the combat readiness of military personnel. 1 046 23 Previously in trend: Psychological support for the military
Vice-rector of military academy who involved subordinates in building his house to stand trial. PHOTOS Prosecutors of the Khmelnytskyi Specialized Prosecutor’s Office in the field of defense of the Western Region have referred to court the case of the vice-rector for logistics of a military academy who, according to the investigation, involved subordinates in the construction of his private house... 3 000 7 Previously in trend: Corruption in law enforcement agencies
"When I write, I can distract myself": story of commander of company of UAV operators and writer Serhii Tymofiiko. VIDEO+PHOTO Serhii Tymofiiko, commander of the 63rd SMB's UAV company, talked about how he combines commanding his unit with his literary activities. Serhii edited his last two books during the fighting in the Serebryanskyi Forest, and is now writing a new thriller novel. 1 600 2
Palisa after visit to front: brigades receive direct reinforcements under Supreme Commander-in-Chief’s HQ decision. PHOTOS Deputy Head of the President’s Office, Pavlo Palisa, visited a number of corps and brigades on the frontline. 8 057 40 Previously in trend: Corps system in AFU
Defender Nazar Daletskyi returns from captivity after being presumed dead for over three years. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS During today’s prisoner exchange, defender Nazar Daletskyi returned to Ukraine. He had been presumed dead since September 2022. 10 110 5 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap
Rivne futsal player and physical education lecturer Eduard Petryk killed in war. PHOTO On January 10, during a combat mission near Novoserhiivka in Izium district, Kharkiv region, Eduard Petryk, a player for Rivne futsal teams and a lecturer in physical education and sport, was killed. 3 521 7 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Ukraine returned body of occupier to Russian Federation whom Russians had previously passed off as deceased Ukrainian defender. PHOTO During the repatriation of the deceased on 29 January, Ukraine returned the body of a Russian occupier to Russia, which the Russians had previously handed over to Kyiv under the guise of a deceased Ukrainian serviceman. 8 874 11 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers
Media identified Russian surgeons who had burned "Glory to Russia" on body of Ukrainian prisoner. PHOTO The inscription "Glory to Russia" and the letter Z on the body of Ukrainian prisoner of war Andrii Pereverzev were made during an operation at the largest hospital in Donbas – the "Donetsk Clinical Territorial Medical Association" (DOKTMO). This inscription could have been left by Russian... 29 387 51 Previously in trend: War crimes of Russia
Sumy Regional Council deputy and his son beat up military personnel in Konotop. PHOTO In the Sumy region, law enforcement officers reported suspicions against a regional council deputy and his son, who got into a fight with military personnel at a restaurant in the city of Konotop. 8 908 64 Previously in trend: Beating of serviceman
Kyiv bids farewell to UVA soldier Lana Chornohorska (Sati). PHOTOS On 6 January, in Kyiv, at the crematorium of the Baikove Cemetery, a farewell ceremony was held for Lana Chornohorska (call sign Sati), a soldier in the Ukrainian Volunteer Army (UVA) who died on the front line on 1 January. 5 803 9 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine
Car explosion in Obolon classified as terrorist attack: soldier wounded, - prosecutor’s office. PHOTO Today, 4 January 2026, an explosion occurred in the courtyard of a building on Heroiv Dnipra Street in Kyiv while the boot of a car was being opened. 6 522 35 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine Explosion in Kyiv
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