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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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Ukraine military should earn as much as state officials, salaries to meet NATO standards, - Turchynov Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksandr Turchynov calls for increase of salaries for Ukrainian servicemen and believes their wages must meet NATO standards. 931 767 143
Widow of Russian Officer Zakhar Timin Killed in Ukraine: "Our Government Is Guilty of His Death - He Was not a Volunteer." PHOTOS Russian career officer Zakhar Timin died in the Donbas. According to his wife, he went to Ukraine following an order but not voluntarily. 391 261 530 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Ukraine's Security Service shows killed career soldiers of Russia: "War in Donbas in not Syrian safari - they would die!". PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) informs of liquidation of Russian career soldiers in combat activities in the Donbas. 337 475 486 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
"They got drunk, drew up entire 1st battalion of 93rd brigade, and started humiliating soldiers,' - servicemen apprehended drunk commanders of own brigade. VIDEO Soldiers of the 93rd separate motorized brigade detained drunk officers of the brigade's command and transferred them to military police. Beware of rude language in the video (in Russian). 320 433 321
Nine people beat, kicked and choked soldier in Horishni Plavni for participation in Donbas war, - volunteer A group of nine persons has beaten a former soldier of the 93d brigade for participation in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO). This is the second incident of the kind in the Poltava region. 307 963 1 034
Six Ukrainian military killed in Svitlodarsk salient, 20 wounded, - civil volunteer Mysiahin Ukrainian Army incurred significant losses in Svitlodarsk salient. 262 438 434 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Svitlodarsk fighting
Another Russian soldier in Ukraine spotted in social networks: "Sitting here, operating BUK, listening to music ...". PHOTO Russian soldier Alexander Sotkin posted a photo on Instagram showing him operating military equipment in Ukraine, including Buk rocket launch system. "Sitting here, operating Buk, listening to music, having a regular Sunday," he wrote. 260 157 376 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Russian terrorists downed MH17 Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Group of Ukrainian military gets out of contact while on combat mission, - press officer Zavtonov A group of Ukrainian scouts failed to return from a mission in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in the Luhansk region on Feb. 11. 258 795 241
One Ukrainian soldier killed, one severely injured in attack in Kharkiv Two servicemen of the 92nd Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine were attacked at the Pivdennyi railroad station in Kharkiv. One military did not survive; the other received severe knife-inflicted wounds and was taken to a hospital. 244 367 250
Old evil and old orders returned to army, - civil volunteer Mysiahin. PHOTO Civil volunteers continue assisting Ukrainian fighters in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area, who have more and more requests as the weather is getting colder. The soldiers are asking for construction materials to build trenches and winterize them. Volunteers note the situation with medical treatment, bureaucracy, and vehicle delivery is getting worse at the front line. They say "the army returned back to 2014." 240 898 312 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army
Klychko Knocked Pulev Out and Dedicated His Victory to Ukrainian Soldiers. VIDEO Ukrainian boxer Volodymyr Klychko KOs Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev. 240 771 827
Ukrainian soldier joined militants after committing grave crime, - Staff A serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine defected to the Russian militants yesterday, Dec. 1, after committing a grave crime. 239 948 268
Ukrainain Army soldier shot dead in conflict with civilians in Donetsk region, - Defense Ministry On Jan. 2 at midnight, a conflict between a group of military and a group of civilians sparked near a grocery store in Donske village, Volnovakha district, the Donetsk region. The conflict resulted in shooting. 228 728 418
"It's sheer hell!" - contract soldiers complain about living conditions at Desna training center. VIDEO Ukrainian servicemen have released a video showing the living conditions at the training center "Desna." They claim to represent the 6th anti-aircraft battery stationed at the military unit No. 0946 and say they recorded the video on Feb. 21. 225 514 710
23-year-old military Nadiia Morozova killed in Donbas. PHOTO On June 26, 2017, 23-year-old Nadiia Morozova died a heroic death while on a combat mission. 212 795 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Legendary fighter Dmytro Hodzenko killed in mortar attack. PHOTO krainian fighter Dmytro Hodzenko died in a mortar attack this morning. 207 677 195 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Two members of Russian occupation troops’ attack team eliminated in clash near Popasna, - journalist. PHOTOS FOR ADULT AUDIENCE The defensive actions of the Ukrainian soldiers were successful due to the skilled leadership of platoon commander with call sign Sherman and company commander with call sign Professor. The meritorious soldiers were put forward for decoration. ATTENTION: pictures below are meant for adult audience! 200 107 12
"Look closely at their faces": The Washington Post published photos of Ukrainian heroes. PHOTO The Washington Post published a material in its Sunday issue featuring photos of 63 Ukrainian heroes fighting for freedom and independence of Ukraine. 194 625 267 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Donetsk separatists are commanded by Igor Girkin, Colonel of Intelligence of the Russian Federation, living in Moscow. Journalists found his home and family. VIDEO Igor Strelkov, commander of the insurgents in Sloviansk, is an officer of Russia's Special Forces and a true Muscovite. 189 574 1 013 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Six Russians detained in Kyiv airports, banned entry, - State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS+VIDEO The members of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine in conjunction with the SBU officers detained six Russian citizens in Kyiv and Boryspil international airports yesterday. Some of the detainees are alleged Russian military who had ties to illegal armed groups or were members of crime ring involved in bank frauds. All mentioned Russians attempted to enter Ukraine. 188 489 265
Vadim Pugachev, soldier of the 92nd Brigade killed in battle with Russian special operations regiment. PHOTO Soldier of the 92nd Brigade Vadim Pugachev was killed during clash with the Russian special purpose troops. 181 755 737 Previously in trend: Captured Russian special forces operatives
Major losses previously concealed by terrorists exposed A journalist has examined information about militants' casualties posted in open sources in defiance of "DPR" and "LPR" censorship, and asks witnesses to these combats to dwell on successful operations of Ukrainian soldiers. 178 012 367 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Soldier Ruslan Yatsiuk brutally murdered in Brovary town. PHOTOS On Oct. 21, at about 4 a.m., a message of a man's body lying near the central entrance to the knitting factory was received by the duty officer of the Brovary police station. The dead man turned out to be Ruslan Yatsiuk, a soldier of Ukraine's army 11th Battalion "Kyiv Rus". 176 748 60
Mop-up operation of Ukrainian soldiers in Marinka. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers search after the militants in Mrinka village. 171 716 514 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Authorities respond to Ukrainian soldiers’ address on Donbas blockade: servicemen sent to forefront, internal investigation underway, - journalist The members of the 16th Mechanized Infantry Battalion of the 58th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, who requested President of Ukraine, Supreme Commander Petro Poroshenko to stop trade with the occupied territories faced consequences. 171 382 463 Previously in trend: Blockade of "DPR/LPR"
You Should Forget about News Broadcasted in Russia - Russian POW Paratrooper Yegor Pochtoev, one of the Russian paratroopers detained earlier in Ukraine, directly accused Russian media of lying. 170 718 198 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Joint mobile group attacked near Shchastia: two soldiers killed, four wounded, - Governor Tuka A joint mobile group got under enemy fire in the vicinity of Shchastia in the Luhansk region. 169 782 363 Previously in trend: Tuka in the Luhansk region
Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed and 11 injured in battle near Novolaspa, - "Right Sector” Medical Service Head. PHOTOS Seven Ukrainian servicemen were killed and 11 more injured as a result of the engagement near Novolaspa. 165 962 448 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Assistance to the Wounded
"Hello, my dear friend!" OSCE mission member hugs ‘LPR’ terrorist transferring Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies. VIDEO During the transfer of Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies, a representative of the OSCE special monitoring mission (SMM) hugged a member of the ‘Luhansk People’s Republic’ (‘LPR’) terrorist organization and performed a military salute to him. 162 268 192 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
25th independence anniversary military parade took place in Kyiv. PHOTOS+VIDEO (updated) A military parade on the occasion of Ukraine's Independence Day is taking place on Khreshchatyk Street and Independence Square in Kyiv. 161 990 370 Previously in trend: Independence Day parade 2016
Members of Ukrainian Armed Forces’ 58th Brigade support “DPR”/“LPR” blockade: "Each hryvnia transferred there is spent on terrorism" The servicemen of the 16th Battalion of the 58th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine requested the country’s top leadership and, first of all, President Petro Poroshenko to cease all trade and financial transactions with the separatists in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donbas. 158 349 559 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Blockade of "DPR/LPR"
Dnipro-1 Battalion and Ukrainian Troops Broke Through the Encirclement to Donbas Battalion and 93rd Brigade in Ilovaisk The Donbas battalion and the 93rd Armed Forces Brigade that hold Ilovaisk in the Donetsk region finally received reinforcements. 156 121 216 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk
One Russian subversive killed, two detained as Ukrainian soldiers repulsed attack near Troitske last night. PHOTOS Up to 20-men-strong enemy subversive and reconnaissance group made an attempt to penetrate into the Ukrainian troops’ rear near the village of Troitske in the Donetsk region last night. 155 244 25 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine
Comrades reveal details of Ukrainian patriot Myroslav Mysla's death. PHOTOS Comrades of Myroslav Mysla, the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade (OMB) fighter killed near Krymske, the Luhansk region on Oct. 2, say he was a natural born warrior and died like a true soldier. 153 261 95
Fighter of 81st Assault Brigade Oleh Afanas killed while conducting combat task yesterday. PHOTOS Ukrainian serviceman Oleh Afanas (born 1991) was killed yesterday morning. 151 742 120
American and British military parade near Russian border. PHOTOS U.S. armored vehicles and British soldiers held a parade through Narva, the Estonian border city, amid increasing tensions between Russia and the West. 148 685 313 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
‘Cyborg’ Oleh Kuzminykh, recently freed from captivity, needs rehabilitation. Call for support PHOTO Long rehabilitation is waiting for Oleh Kuzminykh, commander of the 90th battalion of the 81st Brigade, liberated from the captivity yesterday. 147 564 317 Previously in trend: Assistance to the Wounded Fighting for the Donetsk airport
20-Year-Old Ukrainian Paratrooper Sacrificed His Hand to Rescue the Crew of His APC. VIDEO 20-year-old soldier rescued the entire crew of the armored personnel vehicle. Paratrooper of the 95th airmobile brigade Vladyslav Kuznetsov managed to throw a grenade out of the APC but lost his hand. 146 144 238
Ukrainian Aviation Conducted Several Successful Strikes Against Terrorists Destroying Militants and Machinery In the evening of August 4 aircraft of the Ukrainian Air Force conducted air strikes and destroyed clusters of terrorists and their military vehicles. 142 617 305
Soldier of 81st Air Assault Brigade Volodymyr Danylov passes away. PHOTO 47-year-old Ukrainian trooper of the 81st Air Assault Brigade Volodymyr Danylov, who took part in battles for the Donetsk airport, has just passed away. 141 471 64
High-ranking Russian officers arrived in Donbas to investigate data leak, - Defense Ministry Intelligence. PHOTOS Main Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported about new facts of participation of staff officers of the Armed Forces of Russia in war crimes in the Donbas. The International Criminal Court will be provided with this information. 141 223 102 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed, nine injured yesterday, - ATO spokesperson Seven servicemen were killed, nine others received injuries in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO) on May 23. 134 819 11
One Russian military eliminated and three wounded in Donbas. PHOTO The Russian army suffered more losses in the Donbas. 134 515 186 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
ATO Commander Bessarab bans retaliation artillery strikes, - volunteer Deineha Newly appointed Commander of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) Lieutenant General Serhii Bessarab has prohibited Ukrainian servicemen to use artillery in response to militants’ shell attacks in the ATO zone. 134 417 253
Vehicle of the Armed Forces tripped a mine near Krasnohorivka: seven soldiers killed, - ATO HQ A vehicle of an engineering unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine tripped an anti-tank mine near Krasnohorivka village in the Donetsk region. Seven soldiers were killed. 131 996 663 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Yevhen Sadovnychyi, Dmytro Demurenko, and Taras Kyrychenko killed in combat on Aug. 6, - 93rd brigade. PHOTOS Three Ukrainian servicemen of the 93rd Separate Mechanized Brigade were killed in action on Aug. 6. 131 315 12 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
Military officials guilty of terrible living conditions of 53rd Brigade soldiers at Shyrokyi Lan ground face up to nine years in prison. PHOTOS The military prosecutor’s office of Mykolaiv Garrison initiated criminal proceedings for providing inadequate social and living conditions and food to the servicemen of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine at the Shyrokyi Lan range (Mykolaiv region). 128 579 432 Previously in trend: Shyrokyi Lan riot
21-year-old Ukrainian soldier Roman Svirzhevskyi killed in ATO area May 1, - volunteer Viktoria Shynkarenko Ukrainian soldier Roman Svirzhevskyi, who was only 21 years old, was killed in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area May 1. 127 311 107 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine
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