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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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Syrskyi on preserving the lives of soldiers We are not fighting for ruins. When defence truly loses all meaning, I give order and we withdraw units, - Syrskyi The price of our soldiers' lives is infinitely higher than a few hundred metres of land — this is the key difference between Ukraine and Russia. 2 293 30 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

война армия военные военнослужащие ато воин No one killed, eight soldiers wounded yesterday, - ATO speaker Eight Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on March 8. 10 484 21 Incidents

Car explosion in Kyiv Car explosion in Obolon classified as terrorist attack: soldier wounded, - prosecutor’s office. PHOTO Today, 4 January 2026, an explosion occurred in the courtyard of a building on Heroiv Dnipra Street in Kyiv while the boot of a car was being opened. 6 404 35 Previously in trend: Terrorist attacks in Ukraine Explosion in Kyiv

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. 2 454 22 Previously in trend: transferring military personnel to rear

майдан память теракт One Ukrainian soldier killed, three received wounds yesterday, - ATO speaker One Ukrainian soldier was killed in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area yesterday, three more received wounds. 10 722 21 Incidents

У стрій повертаються понад 70% поранених More than 70% of wounded soldiers return to ranks - commander of Medical Corps of Armed Forces of Ukraine Kazmirchuk After treatment, more than 70% of wounded and injured soldiers return to service. 3 147 21

Day of mourning for two soldiers announced in Mykolaiv region, - head of Regional Administration Two servicemen of the Mykolaiv based 79th Air Assault Brigade died over the past few days. 14 350 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas after attacks by Russian proxies Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas after attacks by Russian proxies Russian occupying forces violated the ceasefire two times. The attacks left two Ukrainian soldiers wounded, they have been evacuated to medical center. 1 082 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

9,640 people killed, 22,431 wounded in Donbas since April 2014, - UN Since the beginning of hostilities in the Donbas, 9,640 people, including soldiers, civilians and militants, have been killed and 22,431 received injuries. 2 805 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

всу No one killed, three soldiers wounded yesterday - NSDC There were no death losses among Ukrainian soldiers who conduct military tasks in the ATO area on Thursday, Apr 2. Three soldiers were wounded. 3 771 20 Ukrainian Politics

донор Kharkiv governor Svitlychna donated blood with ATO participants. PHOTOS Head of the Kharkiv regional state administration Yuliia Svitlychna has checked on the regional blood center on Feb. 14. 14 128 20 Previously in trend: Assistance to the Wounded Volunteers for the Army

война армия военные военнослужащие ато воин No one killed, two soldiers wounded yesterday Nobody was killed among Ukrainian soldiers in the ATO zone yesterday, Jan 29. However, two soldiers were injured. 2 822 20 Incidents

военнослужащие ато широкино военне No one killed over past day. One fighter wounded, - ATO spokesman One Ukrainian soldier was injured in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO) on March 30. 3 465 20 Incidents

Reshetylova calls for limits on troops’ deployment at the zero line Troops’ deployment at zero line must be time-limited – Reshetylova Ukraine’s Commissioner for the Protection of Service Members’ Rights and Their Families, Olha Reshetylova, has emphasized the need to limit the length of time soldiers spend on the front line, citing the mental and physical exhaustion of defenders. She said this issue is currently one of her priorities. 3 605 27 Previously in trend: Soldiers at the zero line

березовский ветеран инвалид ато массаж Limbless ATO veteran Oleh Berezovskyi becomes masseur. VIDEO ATO veteran Oleh Berezovskyi, who in summer 2014 lost both hands in a battle near Sloviansk, has become a masseur. 10 937 20 Ukrainian Politics

Ministry of Defence reveals details of new contracts for military personnel New AFU contracts: fixed 1–5-year service terms and higher monthly pay. INFOGRAPHICS The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, on the instructions of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has begun preparing new types of contracts for military personnel and corresponding amendments to legislation. 12 325 138 Previously in trend: Contracts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Rada stiffens responsibility for war crimes Ukrainian MPs have introduced changes to the Criminal Code of Ukraine concerning the abuse of power or authority by a military official. 6 849 20 Incidents

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский No casualties in Ukrainian Army over past day, - ATO speaker No Ukrainian soldiers were killed or wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on Oct. 13. 3 921 20 Incidents

зсу Ukrainian servicemen are offered permission to travel abroad during martial law, draft law Parliamentarians propose to grant servicemen the right to travel abroad to visit relatives. 7 669 20 Previously in trend: War

память Memorial service for Donbas battalion fighters killed May 23, 2014 held in Kyiv, - MP Veselova. PHOTO The memory of the Donbas battalion soldiers who perished on May 23, 2014 was honored at St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery in Kyiv. 18 416 20 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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

солдат военный пограничник ато воин военнослужащий. No losses in Ukrainian army yesterday, seven soldiers injured, - ATO spokesperson Seven Ukrainian soldiers received injuries in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on June 7. 6 612 19 Incidents

Punishment for AWOL: Lubinets opposes draft laws Servicemen should not be punished for voluntarily returning to military service – Lubinets opposes tougher criminal liability for AWOL Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights Dmytro Lubinets has spoken out against draft laws No. 13260 and No. 13452, which increase criminal liability for unauthorized absence from a unit during martial law and for disobeying commanders’ orders. 1 592 20 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU They want to punish soldiers for disobeying orders

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. 10 277 19 Previously in trend: War

потери Volyn bids farewell to Sergeant Bohdan Korneliuk of 14th Brigade killed in Luhansk region. VIDEO The city of Novovolynsk, the Volyn region, bid farewell to 22-year-old fighter of the 14th brigade Bohdan Korneliuk, who was killed in the Donbas war. 18 100 19 Society

танк Best tank platoon competition kicks off in Chernihiv region. VIDEO A competition for the best tank platoon of Ukraine's Land Forces is underway at the training ground of the 1st Tank Brigade near Honcharivske village. 24 395 19 Ukrainian Politics

военнослужащие ато широкино военне No losses in Ukrainian army yesterday, 14 soldiers injured, - ATO spokesperson 14 Ukrainian military were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in Ukraine's east on May 26. 9 556 19 Incidents

найєм Masi Nayema's first interview since being wounded at front. VIDEO Ukrainian lawyer, military serviceman Masi Nayem, who was wounded at the front, gave his first interview. 23 410 19 Previously in trend: War

Василь Паламарчук Writer and lawyer Vasyl Palamarchuk died defending Ukraine. PHOTO On Wednesday, 3 July, Vasyl Palamarchuk, a native of Kherson region, was killed while performing a combat mission in the eastern part of Ukraine. 11 799 19 Previously in trend: War

Рада підтримала законопроєкт про статус військових, які воюють у РФ Status of military personnel fighting on territory of Russian Federation: Parliament adopts draft law On 20 August, the Verkhovna Rada supported a draft law on the status of the military fighting in the territory of the Russian Federation, in particular in the Kursk region. They will receive the same benefits and preferences as those on the front line. 4 587 19

калашников автомат Ukrainian military died in Kyiv region, suicide note found at his body, - prosecutor An officer who had been found dead in Vasylkiv military unit could have committed a suicide. 52 961 19 Incidents

война армия донбасс военнослужащие марьинка воин No one killed, 10 Ukrainian soldiers wounded yesterday, - ATO speaker 10 Ukrainian servicemen received injuries in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) on May 17. 12 032 19 Incidents

дтп Seven military remain in hospital, two of them in grave condition after Thursday bus crash The road traffic accident that occurred in Kyiv larger area on Oct. 5 led to eight military casualties - one serviceman killed, seven injured. 17 566 19 Incidents

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

плен 177 Ukrainians held captive by terrorists, - SBU Head Adviser Tandit 177 citizens of Ukraine are held prisoners at the moment in the self-proclaimed "LPR," "DPR," and in Russia. 6 299 19 Ukrainian Politics

дубовик,андрій Participant in fighting in Donbas, Dubovyk, cannot receive pension for 3 years despite court decisions. VIDEO&PHOTOS Andriy Dubovyk (Sensei), a volunteer and lieutenant colonel of the Special Operations Center "A" of the Security Service of Ukraine, cannot receive his pension for three years, when he performed combat missions during the anti-terrorist operation in 2014-2016. 9 434 18 Society

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. 8 718 27 Previously in trend: Grafters

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский No one killed in Ukrainian army yesterday, one soldier injured, - ATO spokesperson One Ukrainian soldier was injured in combat in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area Aug. 30. 3 458 18 Incidents

карта Soldiers’ death cannot be confirmed without forensic enquiry, based on militants’ statements only, - ATO speaker on missing Ukrainian military It is impossible to confirm or deny death of three Ukrainian soldiers who went missing Jan. 8 without prior identification and forensic examinations. 43 329 18 Incidents

память жертвы ато One soldier killed over past day, three injured, - ATO spokesperson Over the past day, one Ukrainian soldier died and three others received injuries in combat in the area of anti-terrorist operation (ATO). 7 880 18 Ukrainian Politics

No fatalities in Ukrainian army in past day, six soldiers injured in 37 attacks by Russian proxies No fatalities in Ukrainian army in past day, six soldiers injured in 37 attacks by Russian proxies The intensity of hostilities in the Joint forces operation (JFO) zone was persistently high over the past 24 hours. 7 424 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Bodies of Russian soldiers in the southern sector of the front "Cargo 200" awaits trip to Russia: Russian soldier stumbles upon heap of occupiers’ bodies in bushes. VIDEO The southern front has become a one-way road for Russian forces. A video circulating on social media shows a Russian soldier stumbling upon a "transfer base" with dozens of bodies of fallen occupiers, Censor.NET reports. 11 520 21

военнослужащие ато широкино военне No one killed over past day, five Ukrainian soldiers wounded, - ATO spokesperson Five Ukrainian military were injured in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on Nov. 28. 5 293 18 Incidents

армия учения военные пехота военнослужащие черные воины морская воин береты President signs demobilization bill for 6th wave of mobilization Ukrainian soldiers will return home by October. 25 031 18 Ukrainian Politics

павлюк ярослав Kirovohrad region bids farewell to 72nd Brigade soldier Yaroslav Pavliuk. VIDEO The last tribute to member of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade Yaroslav Pavliuk killed near Avdiivka was paid in Kompaniivka village in the Kirovohrad region. 25 640 18 Incidents

бутусов,ситуація Fighters of 26th Rifle Battalion fought continuous battle near Avdiivka for 5 days. People must be changed, - Butusov. VIDEO Ukrainian soldiers currently in hot spots need to be replaced to give them a chance to rest and regain their combat capability. 6 043 18 Previously in trend: War

фугас One soldier killed, one wounded in car mine tripping near Stanytsia Luhanska, - State Administration One soldier got killed, another received wounds in tripping a mine in the Luhansk region on Nov. 22. 11 003 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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