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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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военные военнослужащие ато воины No one killed, one soldier wounded over past day, - ATO speaker One Ukrainian soldier was wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on July 8. 4 203 41 Incidents

нож Soldier stabbed in the Kyiv, attackers wanted, - National Police A serviceman was attacked in the center of Kyiv, law enforcement officers are looking for the perpetrators. 11 290 40 Incidents

жилье ипотека Rada committee approves housing program for servicemen. INFOGRAPHICS Rada Committee on national security and defense at its meeting considered implementation of the newest mechanisms for providing military and law enforcers with housing. 27 896 40 Ukrainian Politics

крістерссон Swedish Prime Minister Kristersson on sending troops to Ukraine: Not relevant now Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said that the issue of sending troops to Ukraine is not relevant for his country at the moment. 3 391 40 Previously in trend: War

Two Ukrainian soldiers held their positions on the front line for 165 days without interruption. AFU soldiers Oleksandr Tishaiev and Oleksandr Aliksiienko held frontline positions for 165 days straight. PHOTOS Soldiers of the Territorial Defence Forces – Oleksandr Tishaiev and Oleksandr Aliksieienko – held their positions on the front line for 165 consecutive days. The soldiers were awarded state honours. 14 955 71 Previously in trend: Awarding awards to military

возний Former military commissar of Khmelnytskyi region Volodymyr Voznyi was killed in a battle against ruscists in the Zaporizhzhia direction In the battle against the Russian invaders, the former head of the Khmelnytskyi Military Recruitment Centre Colonel Volodymyr Voznyi was killed. 20 751 39 Previously in trend: War

учения hmmwv Ukrainian paratroopers pass HMMWV driver’s courses in Germany. PHOTOS Servicemen of 80th Separate Airborne Assault Brigade underwent HMMWV driver’s courses held at a U.S. military base in Germany. The U.S. instructors provided theoretical and practical training. 31 988 39 Ukrainian Politics

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

військові,загиблі Over 1,500 defenders from Zhytomyr region died during war The number of servicemen who have been injured, contused, crippled or ill is also increasing. The status of a person with a disability as a result of the war has been established for 2.8 thousand people. 6 962 39 Previously in trend: War

Kim urged the military not to go into politics. They responded to him MRMA head Kim urged military not to go into politics: they reminded him of inexperienced deputies in Rada. VIDEO The head of the Mykolaiv RMA, Vitalii Kim, called on servicemen not to enter politics, as he believes that "their mass participation in this area is inappropriate". 12 784 108 Previously in trend: Military in politics

ато No casualties among Ukrainian military yesterday, - ATO speaker No one of the Ukrainian military was killed or wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area yesterday, Dec. 24. 3 278 39 Incidents

зеленський,сунак Today, Zelensky will visit Great Britain and meet with Sunak, - Sky News President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky will arrive in Great Britain today to meet with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Ukrainian military personnel undergoing military training there. 5 539 39 Ukrainian Politics

Vehicle with soldiers tripped mine in Donetsk region, casualties specified, - ATO speaker The military vehicle transporting the Ukrainian soldiers has tripped an explosive device. The incident occurred in the Donetsk region. 14 725 39 Incidents

The enemy attacked the military during the award ceremony Enemy hits awards ceremony for Ukrainian troops with ballistic missile on Saturday. Journalist Sviatnenko reports his brother’s death. VIDEO Russian troops could once again strike the place where Ukrainian soldiers were being awarded. 17 039 81 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Biletskyi says Third Army Corps reforms focus on internal culture shift Biletskyi on brigade reforms: Officers now eat same food as soldiers. Negligent ones are sent on combat missions. VIDEO Reforms in the Third Army Corps’ brigades cover all directions, but the key element is transforming internal culture. 13 883 235

карта ато Three soldiers of 92nd brigade injured in militants’ shelling near Triokhizbenka, - Luhansk region authorities Three soldiers were wounded in the militants’ attack on the checkpoint in the village of Triokhizbenka in the Luhansk region Nov. 3. 8 525 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

память 54th Brigade soldier Andrii Biliavtsev dies of wounds in hospital Andrii Biliavtsev, a fighter of the 54th Separate Mechanized Brigade, has died of wounds in the Bakhmut hospital. 31 662 38 Incidents

взрыв Four soldiers of the 22nd mechanized battalion tripped a mine near Popasna, - Luhansk State Administration Military and civilians continue to get killed and wounded by mine tripping in the Luhansk region. 16 779 38 Incidents

военнослужащие Over 700 Land Forces Academy cadets, officers join #22PushUpChallenge to support ATO veterans. VIDEO+PHOTOS On Jan. 24, the cadets and officers of Hetman Sahaidachnyi National Academy of Land Forces took part in the worldwide #22PushUpChallenge campaign launched to raise awareness to veteran suicide prevention. 34 956 38 Incidents

память ато One soldier killed, 12 wounded over past day - NSDC On May 25, one Ukrainian soldier was killed in fighting within the anti-terrorist operation in the Donbas. 6 200 38 Ukrainian Politics

Term of MMC for those who are "limitedly fit" has been extended until 5 June More than 1.5 million persons liable for military service who were declared "limited fit" should undergo medical examination by 5 June - General Staff The Verkhovna Rada has extended the deadline for repeated medical examinations for more than 1.5 million people liable for military service until 5 June 2025. 14 820 145

широков Farewell ceremony for 54th Brigade soldier killed at Svitlodarsk salient held in Dnipropetrovsk region. VIDEO Last tribute was paid to fallen Ukrainian serviceman Andrii Shyrokov in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 48 028 38 Previously in trend: Svitlodarsk fighting

No one killed, two Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid 41 attacks by Russian proxies on Aug. 13, - JFO center No one killed, two Ukrainian soldiers wounded amid 41 attacks by Russian proxies on Aug. 13, - JFO center Combined Russian-separatist forces continue inviting retaliation of the Ukrainian military personnel deployed in the Joint forces operation (JFO) zone over the past 24-hour period. 2 873 38 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

боец ато реабилитация Ukrainian soldier Vadym Dovhoruk lost his arm and two legs, entered university, and learns how to juggle a ball. VIDEO Ukrainian commando Vadym Dovhoruk, who lost his arm and two legs in a combat with terrorists during the anti-terrorist operation (ATO), has entered a university to pursue a psychology degree and is learning how to juggle a ball. 21 235 38 Ukrainian Politics

полторак Ukrainian Defense Minister assigned check on the fact of non-payment of cash collateral to servicemen. Perpetrators will be brought to justice - Ministry of Defence Stepan Poltorak, Ukrainian Defense Minister, assigned a check on all the facts of non-payment of cash collateral to Ukrainian servicemen, the published ones inclusive. 11 459 38 Ukrainian Politics

азовсталь We are working on release of defenders of Mariupol, - Zelensky Ukrainian authorities are working to return the defenders of Mariupol. This process is led by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine. 5 091 37 Previously in trend: War

Return of Ukrainian soldier Maksym Shliakhovyi apprehended in Russia to be resolved today or tomorrow, - Ukraine’s General Staff The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has confirmed that Ukrainian military Maksym Shliakhovyi was indeed apprehended on the territory of the Russian Federation. It is yet unclear how he got there. 7 417 37 Incidents

катерина,черногоренко Ministry of Defence introduces new technology to protect servicemen’s phones - Chernohorenko The Ministry of Defence has found a solution to protect the personal mobile devices of military personnel. 10 316 37

память жертвы ато One soldier killed, two wounded yesterday, - ATO speaker One soldier was killed and two wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on Sept. 7. 8 390 37 Incidents

награда Soldiers and volunteers awarded with ‘People's Hero of Ukraine’ decoration in Poltava. PHOTOS The awards ceremony, where the heroes of the undeclared war - combatants, volunteers, doctors - received public decorations, took place in Poltava Feb. 10. Some heroes were awarded posthumously. The "Hero of Ukraine" decoration was instituted by the people themselves. The people raised silver for decorations, put forward candidates and awarded them. 12 533 37 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

зсу,армія 45% of Ukrainians would entrust power in post-war period to political party from military - poll Citizens believe that a political force that can be entrusted with power in the post-war period can most often emerge from the military (45% of respondents believe so). 1 884 37 Ukrainian Politics

олийнык олейник Son of ATO fighter Serhii Oliinyk, who was stabbed in Kyiv last month, gave concert in memory of his father. PHOTOS+VIDEO Yaroslav Oliinyk, the son of Ukrainian soldier Serhii Oliinyk killed in downtown Kyiv last month, gave a concert in memory of his father. 38 415 37 Incidents

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. 4 185 37

KamAZ truck rammed military KrAZ truck in Luhansk, killing two and injuring eight, - Governor Tuka Two people were killed, eight more injured in a traffic accident involving a military truck in the Luhansk region Nov. 18. 16 950 37 Incidents

свечи Two Ukrainian soldiers killed, five wounded tripping a mine yesterday, - ATO speaker Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed, five received wounds by mine tripping in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in the Donbas yesterday. 15 845 36 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

минобороны армия ато No one killed, one soldier wounded, – ATO speaker Nobody was killed among Ukrainian soldiers, one serviceman was injured in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone on Feb.6. 3 349 36 Ukrainian Politics

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). 42 258 36 Previously in trend: War

Soldiers wounded in grenade explosion during firearms training suffered seriously, - doctors Six solders were wounded as a grenade detonated during military training in the village of Rozivka in the Zaporizhia region. The grenade detonated at about 12 p.m. on Aug. 5. 13 422 36 Incidents

військовий,мобілізація,квиток Ministry of Defense: E-cabinet of persons liable for military service is 40-50% ready, it will start working after signing law on mobilization The e-cabinet of persons liable for military service, conscripts and servicemen will be launched in 2 months after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signs the law on mobilisation, which must first be approved by the Verkhovna Rada. 8 555 36 War in Ukraine

Formation of troops and the threat of Russian strikes. Known episodes of attacks Russian strikes during formation of troops: publicly known episodes Every time after Russian strikes on Ukrainian military gatherings at training grounds or during formations, there is talk of security protocols and the removal of officials. But are these terrible lessons really being taken into account? 16 839 36 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Russian Federation’s strike on Land Forces training center

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

Скільки платять мобілізованим під час підготовки Mobilised servicemen undergoing training are paid UAH 20,000 per month - Land Forces Mobilised citizens undergoing basic military training in 2024 will be paid UAH 20,000 per month. 8 120 35 Previously in trend: War

парламент Rada allows combatants taking early retirement The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine authorized granting early pensions to military who were directly involved in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the Donbas. 35 162 35 Economics

герой Poroshenko awarded Hero of Ukraine title to medic Ihor Zinych (posthumously), tanker Vasyl Bozhko, and fighter Yevhen Mezhevikin President Petro Poroshenko awarded Hero of Ukraine title along with the Order of "Gold Star" to three heroes of anti-terrorist operation - Junior Sgt. Ihor Zinych (posthumously), Senior Lt. Vasyl Bozhko and Maj. Yevhen Mezhevikin. 11 420 35 Ukrainian Politics

Levochenko threatens his former wife Lovochkin’s ex-wife says he threatens her and interferes with her current partner’s military service (updated) Former civil partner of ex-Presidential Administration head Serhii Lovochkin, artist Zinaida Kubar (formerly Likhachova), has alleged that he is harassing and threatening her and that he is behind the sudden transfer of her partner, a Ukrainian serviceman, to another unit. 14 499 49

Покарання військових за непокору: комітет Ради підтримав законопроєкт Rada committee backs draft law toughening punishment for military disobedience The Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement has supported a draft law proposing prison terms of 5 to 10 years for servicemen who disobey a commander’s order. 5 722 81 Previously in trend: They want to punish soldiers for disobeying orders

Ukrainian serviceman from Vinnytsia killed in Donbas on Dec 29 Ukrainian serviceman from Vinnytsia killed in Donbas on Dec 29 On Tuesday, December 29, a Ukrainian soldier from Vinnytsia was killed in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO), Vinnytsia Regional State Administration said. 9 585 35 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

певкур Estonian Foreign Ministry: European soldiers will not fight in trenches in Ukraine, but can train Ukrainian soldiers European troops will not fight in the trenches in Ukraine, but they may be sent to the country to speed up the training of Ukrainian soldiers. 2 051 35 War in Ukraine