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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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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. 1 627 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. 4 012 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. 13 889 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. 11 890 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. 2 097 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. 10 440 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. 5 103 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. 8 433 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. 954 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. 2 173 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. 10 092 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. 8 716 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. 10 684 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. 7 745 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. 2 453 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. 3 687 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. 14 147 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. 1 667 10

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. 4 273 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. 5 782 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. 2 370 5

Two men beat and robbed a military man in Kharkiv Two men in Kharkiv beat and robbed military man who came on military leave - prosecutor’s office. PHOTO In Kharkiv, two men beat and robbed a soldier who had come on military leave. 9 546 77

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. 7 419 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. 4 223 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. 3 381 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. 3 988 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. 15 209 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. 4 005 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. 6 210 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. 6 892 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. 10 249 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. 11 984 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. 12 874 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. 3 398 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). 42 311 36 Previously in trend: War

Викрито лікарку та військовослужбовця, які вимагали з ветерана бойових дій 5 тис. доларів They extorted $5000 from combat veteran for establishing his disability at MSEC: Doctor and serviceman exposed in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS A doctor of a Kyiv medical institution, together with her accomplice, a serviceman, extorted illegal benefits from a veteran combatant who was enrolled in the reserve due to injuries at the front, including in Bakhmut. 18 409 18

Володимир Гап’як Zelenskyy is asked to award title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to fallen soldier Volodymyr Hapiak President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy is asked to award the title of Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) to a senior soldier of the 68th Hunting Brigade, Volodymyr Myronovych Hapiak. 2 219 3

Андрій Резніченко загинув на фронті Ukrainian soldier Andrii Reznichenko was killed in battle with enemy. During occupation of Kherson, he left city on foot and mobilized. VIDEO Ukrainian soldier Andrii Reznichenko was killed in a battle with the enemy at the front. 5 777 9 Previously in trend: War

Військовий квиток Mobilized man dies in Rivne hospital: relatives suspect he was beaten, OC "West" says he committed AWOL and was outside military unit for 3 days before his death (updated). DOCUMENT On 22 October 2024, Yurii Protsyk, who was mobilised on 16 October, died in a hospital in Rivne. His family suspects that he was beaten, which could have been the cause of his death. 26 649 100

Світла пам'ять військовим Ukrainian soldier Mykhailo Hanysh killed while performing combat mission in Donetsk region. PHOTO On 18 October 2024, a resident of Mykolaiv region, Hanysh Mykhailo Petrovych, died while performing a combat mission. 3 451 7 Previously in trend: War

імітаційний індивідуальний комплект бійця Kit 3.0. Simulated individual Kit 3.0 fighter kit of domestic development is allowed to be used in troops - Ministry of Defense. PHOTO The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has codified and approved for use in the armed forces the Kit 3.0 simulated individual soldier's kit. 11 047 9

Олександр Дмітрієв погрожував бійцям Сухопутних військ Асгард Soldiers of "Asgard" unit said that Dmitriev, adviser to commander of Land Forces, threatened to "break military through knee." AFU responded. VIDEO+PHOTOS Soldiers of the "Asgard" military group of the "Ochi" unit reported threats and humiliation from Oleksandr Dmitriev (Tykhokhod), who introduced himself as an adviser to the commander of the Land Forces of AFU, Oleksandr Pavliuk. 19 950 57

Тарас Ілля Defending Ukraine, poet Taras Illia died at front. PHOTO A Ukrainian poet and soldier, Taras Illia, with the call sign General, died at the front. 8 215 8 Previously in trend: War

Поліцейські Івано-Франківського РУП затримали трьох чоловіків, які побили військового In Ivano-Frankivsk, three men who beat military man were detained - National Police. VIDEO+PHOTOS Law enforcers detained three attackers who had beaten a combatant in Ivano-Frankivsk the day before, on 11 September. The issue of serving them with a notice of suspicion and choosing a measure of restraint is being decided. 14 850 90

память,світла Denys Yashchuk, former boxer of Ukrainian national team, died during war with Russian invaders. PHOTO Denys Yashchuk, a former boxer of the Ukrainian national team, was killed while defending Ukraine. 9 499 12

Андрій Касьянов Andriy Kasianov, actor of Dnipro National Shevchenko Theatre, was killed in action with enemy. PHOTO Andriy Kasianov, a drama actor from the Taras Shevchenko National Theatre of Dnipro, was killed in action with the enemy. 4 133 6 Previously in trend: War

Підозри військовим, які під час закупівель допустили збитки на майже 9 млн гривень Suspicion reported to 4 military personnel who incurred losses of almost UAH 9 million during procurement for AFU, - SBI. PHOTO SBI officers in cooperation with the SSU and the State Border Guard Service exposed four servicemen in Cherkasy and Kyiv regions whose negligence in defence procurement caused losses to the state totalling almost UAH 9 million. 1 385 4

Втрати ЗСУ Mykola Berezivskyi, commander of motorized infantry battalion, died in Donetsk region while defending Ukraine. PHOTO Mykola Andriyovych Berezivskyi, a squad commander, vehicle commander of the 1st infantry platoon of the 2nd infantry company of the motorized infantry battalion, junior sergeant, born in 1994, died in Donetsk region, defending our country from the enemy. 7 232 12 Previously in trend: War