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The unwavering courage and commitment of servicemen are pivotal in ongoing defense efforts. President Zelenskyy recently awarded soldiers from the Unmanned Systems Forces, recognizing their bravery in neutralizing a Russian Ka-52 helicopter using an FPV drone. This highlights the critical roles played by servicemen in Ukraine's defense. Additionally, the plight of soldiers in Kramatorsk, withdrawn after a year in encirclement, underscores the intense challenges they endure. Meanwhile, reform measures are underway to enhance their welfare, alongside initiatives for psychological support. These narratives demonstrate both the valor and hardships that servicemen face in fulfilling their duties.

What was the significance of the destruction of the Russian Ka-52 helicopter?

The destruction of the Russian Ka-52 helicopter by the Unmanned Systems Forces showcases the tactical prowess of Ukrainian servicemen. Using advanced technology like an FPV drone, they successfully executed a significant air defense operation, earning commendations from President Zelenskyy. This incident represents a symbolic victory in the ongoing conflict, demonstrating the innovative strategies employed by Ukrainian forces.

What challenges do servicemen face in the Kramatorsk direction?

Servicemen operating in the Kramatorsk direction face extreme challenges, including prolonged periods of encirclement and combat exposure. The recent extraction of soldiers who spent a year surrounded highlights the resilience required to endure harsh conditions while maintaining defense lines against opposing forces. Such experiences underscore the dedication and psychological fortitude demanded of military personnel.

How is Ukraine supporting its servicemen despite ongoing conflicts?

Amidst ongoing conflicts, Ukraine implements various support initiatives for servicemen, including awarding bravery, reforming defense procurement, and enhancing social protection. Psychological support projects have been completed to restore servicemen's combat readiness. These measures aim to bolster morale and provide essential resources required for their service, demonstrating a commitment to their welfare.

How does the role of IT specialists enhance military capabilities?

The inclusion of mobilized IT specialists as officers in the military underscores the strategic emphasis on digital transformation within Ukraine’s defense forces. These specialists contribute by leveraging their technological expertise to enhance cyber capabilities, optimize communication systems, and implement digital solutions crucial for modern warfare, thus strengthening the overall operational efficiency.

What reforms are being implemented in Ukraine's military brigades?

Recent reforms in Ukraine's military brigades primarily focus on transforming internal culture and improving conditions for all personnel. This includes aligning practices such as dining and combat missions to create a uniform experience between officers and soldiers. These changes aim to foster solidarity, accountability, and effectiveness within military ranks, driving integrated defense strategies.

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prosecutor’s office Farmer kidnapped and $70,000 demanded: current and former military personnel detained. PHOTOS A company commander of a military unit and a former serviceman illegally imprisoned a farmer in Dnipropetrovsk region. They demanded and received USD 70,000 from the victim for his release. 4 831 28 Previously in trend: Kidnapping and ransom demands

In Lviv, 12 soldiers who died in the crash of the Il-76 aircraft in the Belgorod region were laid to rest. Lviv bids farewell to 12 POWs killed in Il-76 plane crash in Russia. PHOTOS On Friday, July 25, a farewell ceremony was held in Lviv for 12 defenders of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade who had been captured by Russian forces and died in the crash of an Il-76 aircraft over Belgorod on January 24, 2024. 10 400 78 Previously in trend: Il-76 plane crash near Belgorod

Defenders of Ukraine on the front lines on the scandalous law against NABU and SAPO "12414 f*ck off": Ukrainian defenders on front line on scandalous law against NABU and SAPO. PHOTO Ukrainian defenders on the front line reacted to the signed scandalous draft law No. 12414 on the elimination of the powers of the NABU and the SAPO. 6 916 27 Previously in trend: Abolition of NABU and SAPO independence

Soldier stole an armoured personnel carrier and fled in Sumy region Soldier who stole APC and fled was sentenced to 7 years in prison in Sumy region, - SBI. PHOTOS A serviceman of a Sumy region unit was sentenced to 7 years in prison for desertion and theft of military equipment. 6 443 11 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

The soldier was selling weapons Soldier who attempted to sell stolen weapons worth over UAH 1.7 million has been detained, - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers detained and served a notice of suspicion to a serviceman who tried to illegally sell weapons that were on the balance sheet of his military unit in Donetsk region. 3 478 13 Previously in trend: Illegal arms trafficking

were selling fuel Officers who stole fuel from military unit in Donetsk region will be tried, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation have completed a pre-trial investigation into three officers of a military unit in the Donetsk region who systematically stole fuel and lubricants. 1 397 4 Previously in trend: financial fraud

Commander concealed soldier’s suicide Two officers who concealed suicide of soldier have been notified of suspicion. Family was unjustifiably paid 15 million hryvnias, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO SBI officers served a notice of suspicion to the former first deputy commander of a military unit from Kyiv region and one of the members of the internal investigation commission. 10 574 35 Previously in trend: suicide of soldier

repatriation Bodies of 1,200 more victims, including defenders, have been returned to Ukraine, according to Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS Today, on 15 June 2025, repatriation activities continued in accordance with the agreements reached in Istanbul. Another 1,200 bodies, which the Russian side claims belong to Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel, were returned to Ukraine. 3 356 21 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Returning bodies of fallen defenders

Ukraine repatriates bodies of 1,200 fallen defenders Ukraine repatriates bodies of 1,200 fallen defenders. PHOTOS On June 13, 2025, Ukraine repatriated the bodies of 1,200 fallen defenders as part of ongoing repatriation efforts. 3 755 7 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers

Vasyl Handzii Football referee Vasyl Handzii killed defending Ukraine from occupiers. PHOTO On June 2, Vasyl Handzii, a 43-year-old referee with the Kyiv Football Referees’ Board and an arbitration observer, was killed while defending Ukraine from Russia’s full-scale invasion. 4 805 6 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Mykita Kozubenko From tracksuit to uniform: Diving coach and Master of Sport Mykyta Kozubenko killed in action defending Ukraine. PHOTO Diving coach and National Guard soldier Mykyta Kozubenko was killed while defending Ukraine from Russian invaders. 3 506 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Kateryna Troian FPV drone operator Kateryna (Meow) Troian killed in action on Pokrovsk front. PHOTO Kateryna Troian, an FPV drone operator from the 82nd Separate Air Assault Brigade, callsign "Meow," was killed in action on the Pokrovsk front during a combat mission. 24 510 94 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Beating of a soldier at a checkpoint Drunken athlete hits soldier at checkpoint at entrance to Kyiv: he has been notified of suspicion, - prosecutor’s office. PHOTO A 23-year-old resident of Kyiv was served a notice of suspicion of inflicting bodily harm on a National Guard serviceman who was on duty at a checkpoint during the curfew. 10 507 84

Serviceman assisted draft dodgers $50,000 for smuggling group of draft dodgers: soldier and his accomplice detained, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO SBI officers detained and served a notice of suspicion to a serviceman from Kyiv and a resident of Kharkiv who planned to smuggle four men of military age across the state border. The total amount of the "comfort tour" was USD 50 thousand. 1 658 9 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Illia Kovaliov Master of Sports in modern pentathlon Illia Kovalov killed in action while defending Ukraine. PHOTO Defending Ukraine from Russian aggression, 21-year-old master of sports of Ukraine in modern pentathlon Illia Kovalov was killed at the front. He was performing a combat mission in the Sumy region. 4 102 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Dmytro Skrypnyk Stand-up comedian and "Azov" fighter Dmytro Skrypnyk killed while defending Ukraine at front. PHOTO Defending Ukraine from the Russian occupiers, a 27-year-old soldier of the "Azov" special forces unit, Dmytro Skrypnyk with call sign Stand-up, who was a stand-up comedian before the war, died at the front. 13 977 19 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

vice-rector has been detained Vice-rector of military academy who forced his subordinates to build house for him was detained, - SBI. PHOTOS SBI officers detained the vice-rector of the National Military Academy, who forced his subordinates to build a private house on his own land plot, based on materials from the State Border Guard Service's Department of Internal Security. 11 964 19 Previously in trend: Corruption in law enforcement agencies

Returning from AWOL to the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the Ministry of Defence explains the procedure 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. 2 122 6 Previously in trend: Returning to the Armed Forces after AWOL AWOL in AFU

Ukrainian military personnel at a parade in London 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. 10 470 22

Reconnoiterer soldier Ivan Palamarchuk died defending Ukraine 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. 5 135 7 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Volunteer and defender of Ukraine Anastasia Yefimova died at the front 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. 8 556 16 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Women in AFU

A serviceman was detained in Volyn for organising illegal border crossing 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. 992 3 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte visit wounded soldiers in Odesa 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. 2 208 10 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s meeting with Rutte

Man stabbed soldier in chest in Kyiv Man stabs soldier in chest with knife in Kyiv: he is detained. PHOTOS In Obolonskyi district of Kyiv, a man stabbed a serviceman. 10 149 22

Vinnytsia MP extorted bribe from wife of fallen Armed Forces soldier for son’s demobilisation 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. 8 784 27 Previously in trend: Grafters

Attack on a serviceman in Kyiv: police investigate the incident 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. 10 714 71 Previously in trend: Attack on a military officer in Kyiv

Trump’s spiritual adviser Pastor Burns meets with Azovstal defenders 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. 7 818 29 Previously in trend: Burns’ visit to Ukraine

SBI uncovers scheme of transferring military to rear for bribes 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. 2 478 22 Previously in trend: transferring military personnel to rear

Serviceman was extradited to Ukraine 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. 3 714 1

Ukrainian soldier rescued tourist in Italy 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. 14 172 31 Previously in trend: Ukrainian military rescued tourist in Italy

In Odesa, doctor who extorted $4500 from military for discharge detained 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. 1 689 10

Attacker on serviceman with drugs and weapons detained in Chernihiv 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. 4 933 80

Drunken accident in Hostomel. Soldier was sentenced to 5 years in prison 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. 4 304 26 Previously in trend: Car Accident

Roman Kachur was introduced to the National Academy of the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Drapatyi introduces head of National Army Academy Kachur to personnel. PHOTOS The Commander of the Land Forces, Major General Mykhailo Drapatyi, introduced the new head of the Hetman Petro Sahaidachnyi National Army Academy, Colonel Roman Kachur, to the staff. 5 803 20

Wounded soldier’s package Adaptive clothing, hygiene products and special utensils: "Wounded Warrior Package" will contain 30 items, - Ministry of Defence. PHOTOS This year's "Wounded Warrior Package", which will be distributed to the Armed Forces, will include adaptive clothing, hygiene products and special utensils, a total of 30 items. 2 400 5

memory of fallen Engineer of Air Force of Ukraine Denys Sakun was killed while performing combat mission at frontline. PHOTO Denys Sakun, an engineer of the Ukrainian Air Force, was killed while defending the Ukrainian sky. He was from Luhansk region and had lived in Irpin, Kyiv region, since 2018. 7 568 17

Violation of rights of military and children in Volovets hospital Ombudsman’s Office reveals violations of military and children’s rights in Volovets hospital in Zakarpattia region. PHOTOS In Volovets hospital, the monitoring group of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights in Zakarpattia region found violations of the rights of servicemen and children to healthcare and proper medical care. 4 263 37

Lviv region: SBI exposes offenders who stole fuel from military unit They were taking and selling fuel from military unit: Organiser and 4 accomplices detained in Lviv region - SBI. PHOTOS The State Bureau of Investigation uncovered a large-scale fuel theft scheme at a military unit in Lviv region. The criminals took at least 20 tonnes of fuel from the territory of the unit every month. 3 405 11

memory, bright Ukrainian soldier Bohdan Lehkyi was killed while performing combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO A soldier from Kherson region, Bohdan Lehkyi, died in the war with the Russian occupiers. 4 016 4

money allowance in the AFU Ministry of Defense named types and amounts of money allowance for servicemen of AFU. INFOGRAPHICS The Ministry of Defence has explained what payments are included in the salaries of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 15 406 10 Previously in trend: War

Zelenskyy and Scholz visit wounded Ukrainian soldiers Zelenskyy and Scholz visit wounded Ukrainian soldiers. PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers in a hospital. 4 032 8 Previously in trend: War

Загиблий воїн Олег Зварич Ukrainian soldier Oleh Zvarych was killed while performing combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO On November 25, Rivne said goodbye to Ukrainian defender Oleh Zvarych, who died on November 19, 2024, while performing a combat mission in the Donetsk region. The fallen soldier was 46 years old. 6 261 11 Previously in trend: War

Пам'ять про загиблих Героїв Roman Trotsenko, soldier of NGU "Charter" brigade, was killed in action in Kharkiv direction. PHOTO On 21 November 2024, Trotsenko Roman Serhiiovych, a mortar launcher of the 13th Brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine "Charter", born in 1995, died during a combat mission in the Kharkiv direction. 6 949 11

На Дніпропетровщині викрито командира військової частини, який замість несення служби змушував підлеглих будувати йому будинки He forced his subordinates to build cottages for his mother and mother-in-law: Commander of military unit detained in Dnipropetrovsk region - SBI. PHOTOS The commander of a military unit in the Dnipropetrovsk region, who forced his subordinates to work on a private construction site for his close relatives, was served a notice of suspicion of abuse of power and authority. 10 268 24

Олексій Андрєєв Soldier and journalist Oleksii Andrieiev, who had been considered missing for almost year, died at front. PHOTO Defending Ukraine from the Russian invaders, military man and journalist Oleksii Andrieiev was killed at the front. He had been missing for almost a year. 12 004 5 Previously in trend: War

Микола Состін Ukrainian musician Mykola Sostin died at front. PHOTO Mykola (Amorth) Sostin, a Ukrainian musician and drummer for several rock bands, died at the front defending Ukraine. The musician was 39 years old. 12 898 16 Previously in trend: War

У Києві п’яний водій в’їхав в автомобіль військового Drunk driver drove into military vehicle during curfew in Kyiv: Two injured. PHOTOS In Kyiv, on 3 November, a drunk driver drove into a military vehicle during the curfew, at around 1am, injuring his passenger and the soldier. The man was served a notice of suspicion. 3 432 27

Берсек, Валькірія Soldier and medic from 3rd SAB Berserk and Valkyrie die at front. PHOTO A combat medic, Valentyna Nahorna, with the call sign Valkyrie, who also served in the 3rd SAB, died at the front along with her boyfriend, a soldier of the Third Assault Brigade, Danylo (Berserk). 42 349 36 Previously in trend: War