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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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German military plane to fly wounded Ukrainian soldiers for treatment. PHOTO German military plane to fly wounded Ukrainian soldiers for treatment. PHOTO The Airbus A310 MedEvac plane of Germany's military, the Bundeswehr, has left Cologne for Kyiv to pick up Ukrainian soldiers wounded in the fighting in eastern Ukraine, the German Air Force has reported. 6 122 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

No casualties among Ukrainian soldiers yesterday, - ATO speaker No one was killed or wounded among Ukrainian soldiers in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on Oct. 4. 1 266 18 Incidents

Armed Forces of Ukraine Inspections reveal widespread violations of service members’ rights in some AFU assault regiments – Reshetylova Military Ombudsperson Olha Reshetylova has stated that a series of inspections in several assault regiments of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) revealed systemic violations of service members’ rights. 17 960 88

рф Occupiers don't allow to take away wounded and lost Ukrainian soldiers from battlefield in Zaporizhia In the Zaporizhia direction, the enemy is trying to restrain the actions of the Armed Forces and destroy Ukrainian artillery units, and also prevent the removal of wounded and dead soldiers from the battlefield. 14 223 18 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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. 7 747 29 Previously in trend: Burns’ visit to Ukraine

военнослужащие ато широкино военне No one killed, one Ukrainian soldier wounded yesterday, - ATO spokesperson One Ukrainian fighter received injuries in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on Oct. 25. 4 043 17 Incidents

зсу,поховання,втрати Ukraine returns bodies of 563 fallen defenders As a result of repatriation activities, the bodies of 563 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine. 15 735 17

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. 7 422 17

взрыв No one killed yesterday, two soldiers wounded in explosion, - ATO speaker Yesterday, May 12, no Ukrainian soldiers were killed in combat activities in the east of Ukraine. 9 535 17 Incidents

Eight cases against Shyrokyi Lan range authorities referred to court, - Main Military Prosecutor Matios Eight administrative cases filed against the authorities of the Shyrokyi Lan shooting range have been referred to court. 12 039 17 Previously in trend: Shyrokyi Lan riot

Ukrainian army reports three soldiers wounded as Russian mercenaries mounted 19 attacks in Donbas over past day Ukrainian army reports three soldiers wounded as Russian mercenaries mounted 19 attacks in Donbas over past day Combined Russian-separatist forces continue to sustain casualties in retaliation fire the Ukrainian soldiers open to suppress their attacks. 3 866 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

свеча One Ukrainian soldier killed, five wounded yesterday, - Staff One Ukrainian military was killed, five wounded and traumatized in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on March 6. 6 950 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

грузия ато полторак воины реабилитация жемчугов Poltorak awards 15 Ukrainian soldiers rehabilitating in Georgia: "In years, children and grandchildren will be proud of you". VIDEO+PHOTOS Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak has awarded the participants of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO), who undergo rehabilitation in Georgia. In particular, Poltorak awarded Volodymyr Zhemchuhov with the Glory and Honor Badge, a chief of the General Staff award. 8 065 17 Ukrainian Politics

In Lviv, 12 soldiers who died in the crash of the Il-76 aircraft in the Belgorod region were laid to rest. Lviv bids farewell to 12 POWs killed in Il-76 plane crash in Russia. PHOTOS On Friday, July 25, a farewell ceremony was held in Lviv for 12 defenders of the 24th Separate Mechanized Brigade who had been captured by Russian forces and died in the crash of an Il-76 aircraft over Belgorod on January 24, 2024. 10 336 78 Previously in trend: Il-76 plane crash near Belgorod

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Five Ukrainian soldiers wounded yesterday, - ATO HQ Five Ukrainian military were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on May 17. 4 891 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зсу,строковики 7,000 conscripts to be discharged from service - General Staff of Armed Forces of Ukraine About 7,000 conscripts will be retired in April-May 2024. 2 777 17 War in Ukraine

Terrorists attacked Marinka for six hours straight having wounded two Ukrainian soldiers - ATO HQ speaker Silkin Two Ukrainian soldiers were injured as a result of a continuous terrorists’ shelling of the town of Marinka in the Donetsk region. The shelling lasted for six hours. 4 032 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

память ато One soldier killed yesterday, - ATO speaker The enemy attempted another infiltration through Ukrainian defense line in Stanytsia Luhanska district between 1 and 2 a.m. 8 095 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Each physically challenged ATO veteran to obtain necessary prosthetics, Ukraine’s vice prime minister says Those participants of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) who required prosthetics in 2015, including those provided abroad, have already obtained it. 2 010 17 Health

ато 49 attacks, four WIA yesterday, - ATO Staff Militants shelled Ukrainian positions 49 times on Feb. 25. 9 021 17 Ukrainian Politics

обстрел No fatalities among Ukrainian troops on Jan. 5, one serviceman wounded, - ATO spokesperson One Ukrainian soldier was wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area over past day. 5 270 17 Incidents

ато One Ukrainian soldier wounded in Donbas yesterday, - Staff One Ukrainian military was injured in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on Feb. 21. 4 914 17 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

гибель денис ато глова IFV commander Denys Hlova killed in terrorist mortar attack in ATO zone. PHOTOS A native of the town of Fastiv was fatally wounded after militants launched a mortar attack against the anti-terrorist operation forces. 64 822 16 Incidents

зсу,воїн,захисник,піхота Сouncil exempted servicemen from paying military service Servicemen of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard, the Security Service of Ukraine, the Foreign Intelligence Service, the State Border Guard Service, employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Department of State Protection, the State Special Communications Service and other legitimate military formations are exempt from military service. 5 726 16 Society

обстрел Militants step up attacks in Avdiivka area of frontline after dark. VIDEO The situation remains unchanged at the frontline in Avdiivka, the Donetsk region. Russian terrorists step up their attacks upon Ukrainian positions after dark. 3 323 16 Incidents

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded in combat yesterday, - ATO HQ Three Ukrainian military were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on May 29. 3 824 16 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Two soldiers tripped mine in Stanytsia Luhanska district, - Interior Ministry Yesterday, Oct. 29, two Ukrainian army soldiers tripped a mine, possibly trip wire, while demining a field near Syze village, Stanytsia Luhanska district, the Luhansk region. 3 622 16 Incidents

зсу,відпустка Law on military leave during martial law came into force The law on granting leave to military personnel during martial law entered into force. 10 159 16 Previously in trend: War

Syrskyi at meeting Problems with payments to wounded soldiers are related to bureaucracy, not lack of funds - Syrskyi Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi said that difficulties with payments to wounded soldiers are primarily related to bureaucratic procedures, not to a lack of funds. 1 853 26 Previously in trend: payments to military

Опитування в Армія+ щодо зміни місця служби It will be easier for military personnel to transfer between units: work is underway to create digital service - Ministry of Defense The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine are working to create a digital service that will simplify the process of transferring between priority military units. To this end, a survey has been launched in the Army+ app to allow servicemen and women to express their opinions on the possibility of changing their place of service. 4 143 16

ато One Ukrainian soldier wounded in Donbas yesterday, - Staff One Ukrainian soldier was wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on Feb. 21. 4 380 16 Incidents

виктор калитич Ukraine's missile and artillery support chief dies in Mi-2 crash, - Lviv region council head Hanushchyn. PHOTO Colonel Viktor Kalytych, 54, was killed in the Mi-2 helicopter crash near Kramatorsk on Sunday, March 26. 79 765 16 Incidents

A soldier in the Armed Forces came to a shop in the Lviv region with a grenade AWOL serviceman came to shop in Lviv region with grenade: he was detained by special forces. PHOTO In Lviv region, a 45-year-old resident of a local village entered a grocery store carrying a grenade. The man turned out to be a serviceman currently listed as AWOL. He was detained by special forces. 4 808 16 Previously in trend: Illegal possession of weapons

Car with Ukrainian soldiers got in accident near Novoselivka: one person died, two injured A car with soldiers swung over near the village of Novoselivka in the Volnovakha district, the Donetsk region, at 5:20 p.m. Aug. 12. 10 478 16 Incidents

No fatalities in Ukrainian army over past day, two soldiers injured in 38 attacks; two invaders eliminated, three wounded in backfire, - JFO center No fatalities in Ukrainian army over past day, two soldiers injured in 38 attacks; two invaders eliminated, three wounded in backfire, - JFO center The situation in the Joint forces operation (JFO) zone remained tense over the past 24-hour period as combined Russian-separatist troops invited retaliation of the Ukrainian soldiers along the entire contact line. 6 134 16 Incidents

награда Poroshenko awards 94 ATO fighters, 34 of them posthumously President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has rewarded 94 Ukrainian military, including 34 posthumously, for personal bravery and selfless military service. 5 799 16 Ukrainian Politics

Bodies of 757 fallen defenders returned Ukraine returns bodies of 757 fallen defenders, - Coordination Headquarters As a result of the repatriation activities, the bodies of 757 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine. 4 222 17

армия помощь волонтеры зинкевич Ukrainian soldiers receive large portion of aid from Canada, - civil volunteer Zinkevych. PHOTOS Civil volunteers from around the globe continue supporting Ukrainian soldiers. Recently, a large batch of aid was received from Canada. 16 964 16 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Переведення військових між частинами Government introduces transparent mechanism for transferring soldiers between military units through "Army+" - Zelenskyy Military transfers in the army should be unblocked. 3 186 16

вбивці Murder of police officer in Vinnytsia region: Pre-trial restraint in form of detention for second suspect was imposed The court arrested without bail the second soldier who shot at police officers in Vinnytsia region. 3 816 16 Incidents

67,700 of Ukrainian army soldiers and officers granted participation in hostilities status, Defense Ministry says Over the past week, commissions of the Ministry of Defense and the Armed Forces of Ukraine on addressing issues of granting the status of participants in combat activities granted the status in question to 1,243 soldiers and officers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine who participated in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO). 2 058 16 Society

ато No one killed, four Ukrainian soldiers wounded in ATO area yesterday, - Lysenko Two Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in Marinka yesterday. 5 449 16 Ukrainian Politics

Ukraine bans transplantation of organs of fallen soldiers Zelenskyy signs law banning transplantation of organs of fallen soldiers President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law prohibiting the removal of organs for transplantation from fallen soldiers and people who died as a result of Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine. 3 359 18

война армия военные военнослужащие ато воин No one killed, six Ukrainian military wounded, - ATO speaker Six Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) on March 24. 6 196 16 Incidents

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

мина One Ukrainian soldier killed, three wounded as their car tripped mine in Popasna district A car with Ukrainian soldiers tripped a mine in the Popasna district of the Luhansk region yesterday, Oct. 16. One soldier was killed, three other received injuries of varying severity. 22 451 16 Incidents

Syrskyi Syrskyi wishes Ukrainians Merry Christmas: special greetings to soldiers who are now repelling attacks of Russian occupiers on front line Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Oleksandr Syrskyi wished Ukrainians a Merry Christmas. He called for uniting on this day in prayer for victory and a just peace for Ukraine. 1 503 16

кріобанк Reproductive cells of fallen soldiers of AFU to be stored free of charge for 3 years - Rada reconsiders decision On Wednesday, February 7, the Verkhovna Rada amended the law regarding military personnel in terms of ensuring their right to biological parenthood. People’s deputies adopted as a whole the draft law No. 10448 "On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on Preserving the Gene Pool of the Ukrainian People." 3 891 16 War in Ukraine