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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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Загиблий воїн Ігор Афанасьєв Defending Ukraine, soldier Ihor Afanasiev died in Donbas. PHOTO On 5 June 2024, Ukrainian soldier Ihor Afanasiev, a native of the Dnipropetrovsk region, died in Donbas. 5 340 10 Previously in trend: War

память,світла Ukrainian soldier Serhii Yatsenko was killed in Kharkiv region. PHOTO While defending Ukraine, a soldier Serhii Volodymyrovych Yatsenko, a native of Chernihiv region, died at the front. 6 922 7 Previously in trend: War

память,втрати Defending Ukraine, soldier Andrii Makar from Ivano-Frankivsk region died at front. PHOTO A resident of the village of Sokil, Ivano-Frankivsk region, Makar Andrii Ivanovych, born on 3 December 1993, died in the war while defending Ukraine. This was reported by Censor.NET with reference to the Galicia territorial community. 4 966 5 Previously in trend: War

Хірургічна допомога постраждалим від війни 5th mission of Canadian-Ukrainian program of surgical assistance to wounded during war in Ukraine took place in Poland. PHOTOS The Canada-Ukraine Surgical Assistance Programme (CUSAP), a joint initiative of the Canada Ukraine Foundation (CUF) and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, has completed its fifth surgical mission to Czeladz, Poland. 647 0 Incidents

Назарій Лавровський Kyiv bids farewell to Nazarii Lavrovskyi, Paramedic of 244th Battalion, who died saving lives of his comrades in Kharkiv direction. VIDEO+PHOTOS From the first days of the full-scale invasion, Nazarii Lavrovskyi defended Ukraine against the Russian invaders 5 148 11 Previously in trend: War

зеленський Zelenskyy awards wounded defenders at military hospital in Chernivtsi. VIDEO In Chernivtsi, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a hospital where wounded soldiers are being treated and presented awards. 3 252 23 Ukrainian Politics

сбу He planned to poison command of Armed Forces of Ukraine and reconnoitered locations of Defence Forces: SSU detains FSS agent in Zaporizhzhia region. PHOTOS SSU Military Counterintelligence prevented a Russian sabotage against the Defence Forces Command on the southern front. As a result of the special operation, the SSU detained an FSS agent who tried to fatally poison the commanders of the Armed Forces combat unit in Zaporizhzhia region. 8 109 24 Incidents

память Commander of combat vehicle Oleksandr Korytskyi was killed defending Ukraine in Donetsk region. PHOTO Defending Ukraine, a soldier Oleksandr Korytskyi from the village of Zirne, Rivne district, Rivne region, was killed in the war with the Russian occupiers. 7 213 14 Previously in trend: War

віталій,лашевич Vitalii Lashevych (Hreider), 61-year-old soldier who took part in battles for Kyiv region, Sieverodonetsk and Bakhmut, is forced to beg for money to survive in underground passage. PHOTOS Vitalii Lashevych, a former soldier of the 205th Battalion of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, call sign Hreider, who at the age of 61 defended Kyiv region and went through fierce battles for Sievierodonetsk, Soledar and Bakhmut, is forced to stand in a crossing and ask for money for medicine and survival. During the fighting, he was seriously injured and lost his health. The military medical commission not only declared him unfit for duty due to his age and health condition, but also stated that his "illnesses" were allegedly related to his "military service" and not incurred while "defending the homeland". 33 880 198 Previously in trend: War

східний Military Artem Karyakin sent resonant tweet to Ukraine’s partners: We only need artillery and aircraft. We do rest ourselves. PHOTO Ukrainian soldier Artem Karyakin, call sign "Skhidnyi", who was born and lived and fought as a guerrilla in the Russian-occupied town of Kadiivka (formerly Stakhanov - Ed.), Luhansk region, since 2014 11 731 25 Previously in trend: War

Іван Кійко 24-year-old reconnoiterer from Dnipro, Ivan Kiiko, was killed while performing combat missions. PHOTO On 6 February 2024, Ivan Kiiko (12.01.2000 - 06.02.2024), a reconnoiterer from Dnipro, was killed while performing combat missions. 6 172 0 Previously in trend: War

обмін Ukraine returns bodies of 58 fallen soldiers. PHOTOS After identification, the bodies of the fallen defenders will be handed over to their families for a decent burial. 4 339 11 Previously in trend: War

дбр Serviceman in Mykolaiv region tried to sell three cars provided by volunteers. PHOTO In Mykolaiv region, law enforcement officers exposed a serviceman who wanted to sell three cars provided by volunteers for the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 14 247 71 Incidents

дмитро,лемець Dmytro Lemets, Eurosolidarity party member from Vinnytsia region, was killed at front defending Ukraine. PHOTO On 29 January 2024, during hostilities near the village of Novomykhailivka, Pokrovsk district, Donetsk region, Dmytro Lemets, a Eurosolidarity party member from Horodkivka village, Vinnytsia region, was killed. 5 565 32 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. 6 188 7 War in Ukraine

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. 4 845 8 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. 4 405 6 Previously in trend: War

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. 6 923 8 Previously in trend: War

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. 4 599 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. 13 658 39 Incidents

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. 12 259 73 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. 3 637 11 Previously in trend: War

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. 25 850 100 War in Ukraine

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. 7 386 26 Incidents

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. 47 337 119 Previously in trend: War

потокі Ukrainian defender who was beheaded by Ruscists was Serhii Potoki from Zakarpattia, - Telex. PHOTO The Ukrainian defender whose beheading video was published by the Russian invaders is 30-year-old Serhii Potoki. 29 949 88 Previously in trend: War

церква,хмельницький Hundreds of people came to UOC-MP church in Khmelnytskyi, where a soldier was beaten. PHOTOS In city of Khmelnytsky, about 500 people gathered for a demonstration in front of a temple of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate after a military officer was beaten there. Representatives of local regional administration asked to reduce tension level and let relevant services resolve this conflict. 28 961 119 Society

зсу,велика,британія For half year, Great Britain and its partners trained more than 10,000 Ukrainian recruits, - General Staff. PHOTOS Great Britain, together with international partners, has trained slightly more than 10,000 Ukrainian recruits over the past six months. 2 519 8 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

дбр Scheme of large-scale embezzlement of food for military was blocked, - SBI. PHOTOS SBI employees, together with the National Police of Dnipropetrovsk Region and the Department of Military Counterintelligence of the SSU, exposed an organized group that appropriated and resold food products intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 56 095 150 Previously in trend: War

михайлов,карпюк,брянськ,горовець,лягов Group of Ukrainian defenders died on territory of Russian Federation during execution of task. LIST During the execution of a combat mission on the territory of Russia, four Ukrainian soldiers died: Yurii Horovets, Maksym Mykhaylov, Taras Karpiuk, and Bohdan Liahov. 82 421 139 Previously in trend: War

боррель Borrell visited Ukrainian military training in Poland. PHOTO The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign and Security Policy, Josep Borrell, visited the training ground of the Military Assistance Mission to Ukraine. 4 600 5 World

богачук Farewell to the capital tour guide and soldier Serhiy Myronov, who died in the battle with the occupiers, in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Kyiv, we said goodbye to Kyiv expert and tour guide Serhiy Myronov, who defended Ukraine as part of the 241st Terrodefense Brigade. 2 947 2 Previously in trend: War

обмін Ukraine returned 107 soldiers from captivity, including 74 defenders of "Azovstal". VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukraine returned 107 military personnel from Russian captivity. Six of them are officers, others are privates and sergeants. 16 900 35 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap War

яловцов They said goodbye to soldier Maksym Yalovtsov (rugby player) who died in battle with occupiers in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Kyiv, they said goodbye to the Ukrainian defender Maksym Yalovtsov, who died in the battle with the Russian occupiers. 11 097 0 Previously in trend: War

зеленський,поранені Zelensky visited wounded Ukrainian defenders in hospital. VIDEO&PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Ukrainian defenders who are undergoing treatment after injuries. 6 874 55 Previously in trend: War

шаманов Yaroslav Shamanov (Sherman) died in battle with Russian invaders. PHOTOS In 2014, Yaroslav volunteered to defend the Motherland and was the commander of the motorized infantry platoon of the 11th motorized infantry battalion "Kyivan Rus". 22 854 0 Previously in trend: War

полтавщина In Poltava region said goodbye to ten Ukrainian defenders who died in battles against Russian occupiers. PHOTOS Today, June 21, near the Holy Dormition Cathedral in Poltava, a memorial service was held for Ukrainian defenders who died at the hands of the Russian occupiers. 10 694 0 Previously in trend: War

дмитро,фін "I just did everything to survive" - miraculously saved fighter with call sign Fin needs help with treatment. PHOTOS Dmytro Fin is an experienced fighter who now jokingly calls himself a military Robinson. 26 600 33 Previously in trend: War

палій Young Ukrainian soldier Serhii Paliy, who defended Donbas, is fighting oncology and needs help. PHOTO A young Ukrainian soldier, Serhii Paliy, who defended his homeland in the Avdiivka area, is currently struggling with a terrible disease and needs our help. 9 250 14 Previously in trend: War

шандор,щадей University Professor Sandor giving a lecture to students from a trench. PHOTO Professor Fedir Sandor of the Uzhgorod National University giving a lecture to students while sitting in a trench. 10 267 19 Previously in trend: War

андрій,кіт Andriy Kit died defending Ukraine. PHOTO Defender Andriy Kit (Kit) died on May 2 while defending Ukraine from the Russian occupiers. 20 102 0 Previously in trend: War

дан,маріуполь Mother of Ukrainian serviceman captured by Russians in Mariupol was sent photo of dead son. PHOTOS On the morning of April 30, the mother of a Ukrainian military prisoner with the pseudonym Dan in Mariupol received a photo of her dead son. WARNING! The news contains footage not recommended for viewing by minors, pregnant women and people with mental illness! 57 663 92 Previously in trend: War

денис,бадіка Navigator of Ukrainian Mi-8 Denis Badika died near Mariupol on March 31 while trying to evacuate severely wounded soldiers. PHOTO On March 31, 2022, a Ukrainian Mi-8 helicopter was shot down by the enemy. In it, among others, the navigator pilot, lieutenant Denis Badika was killed. 31 543 0 Previously in trend: War

полон,обмін Released Ukrainian servicemen are already going to their relatives. VIDEO The Ukrainian military, who was released during an exchange on April 1, will soon see their families and brothers. 21 069 15 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian soldier killed near Novotoshkivske. PHOTO Ukrainian soldier killed near Novotoshkivske. PHOTO On Tuesday, as a result of the shelling attack on Novotoshkivske, a Ukrainian soldier has been killed, the press center of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters has reported. 10 412 24 Previously in trend: War

Two servicemen killed in Donbas, blown up by explosive device – JFO HQ. PHOTO Two servicemen killed in Donbas, blown up by explosive device – JFO HQ. PHOTO Two Ukrainian servicemen sustained fatal injuries after being blown up by an unknown explosive device in the area of the Joint Force Operation (JFO) in eastern Ukraine on Monday. 6 279 21 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian servicemen hold exercises on administrative border with Crimea. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukrainian servicemen hold exercises on administrative border with Crimea. VIDEO&PHOTOS A group of troops under the Joint Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is holding exercises on the administrative border with the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the Command's press service has reported on Facebook. 5 045 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Zelenskyi honors servicepersons who died for Ukraine Zelenskyi honors servicepersons who died for Ukraine's independence. PHOTOS Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi has attended a ceremony to pay tribute to servicepersons of the Ukrainian Armed Forces who died in battles for Ukraine's independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity, the presidential press service has reported. 4 590 83 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine