servicemen

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. 25.02.15 17:20 148 596 313 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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." 25.10.16 11:05 240 614 312 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Terrorist from 'Vostok' battalion exchanged for four Ukrainian soldiers Four more Ukrainian soldiers were freed from the terrorists' captivity on Friday, Jan.2. They include three soldiers from the Ukrainian Army and one from the 'Donbas' battalion. 02.01.15 18:22 66 408 309 Ukrainian Politics

"Regular Russian Soldiers and Officers Are Invited to Leave their Jobs and Go to Fight in the Donbas for a Higher Salary" - Advisor to the Ministry of Internal Affairs The soldiers and officers of the Russian Army are offered to resign and go fight to the Donbas for a higher salary. 15.07.14 17:22 68 361 306 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

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. 05.08.14 11:20 142 536 305 Ukrainian Politics

Seven people shot dead near pond in Zhytomyr region The lessee of a pond shot dead seven of his guests who came from Kyiv to fish near the village of Novoselytsia, Popilnia district, in Ukraine's Zhytomyr region, in the early hours of Friday, May 22, Ukrainian Deputy Interior Minister Anton Herashchenko has said. 22.05.20 14:44 42 255 304 Incidents

"Situation is very difficult, 60-100 soldiers day die in battle and about 500 are wounded," - Zelenskyi Every day 60-100 Ukrainian servicemen die at the front, and another 500 are wounded. 01.06.22 08:12 57 317 304 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Ukrainian servicemen blew up militants’ tank during clash in Pisky - General Staff The soldiers of the 9th Company of the 93rd Brigade have destroyed militants’ tank during a battle in the village of Pisky in the Donetsk region. 13.04.15 09:10 100 223 303 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

28th Mechanized Brigade battalion commander detained for bribe of UAH 1.1 million, - Military Prosecutor Matios Law enforcers detained the commander of a battalion of the 28th Mechanized Brigade of Ukraine's Armed Forces on suspicion of receiving UAH 1.1 million (about $50,330) in bribe. 22.09.15 00:05 120 995 302 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Fire in a field camp in the Kherson region killed six and injured 11 soldiers – Defense Ministry On the night of Feb. 1, a fire occurred in a field camp near Chervonyi Chaban village in the Kherson region. 01.02.15 15:54 118 159 297 Incidents

Supporter of ISIS, member of Tornado Company nicknamed Modzhakhed suspected of commission of most heinous crimes detained near Kyiv, - Chief Military Prosecutor Matios. PHOTOS Law enforcers have arrested member of the special forces Tornado Company of the Interior Ministry nicknamed Modzhakhed (Mujahideen) in a hotel complex situated at Obukhiv highway near Kyiv Wednesday night. According to Chief Military Prosecutor, Modzhakhed is the most dangerous and mean of all the suspects. 10.09.15 11:33 106 286 290 Incidents

Daughter of Ukrainian hero solider received medal "For bravery and courage" of her killed father, who saved 30 men. PHOTO of the day The photo of a little girl who received a medal "For bravery and courage" in place of her deceased father caused enormous response and a lot of emotions in social media. 12.05.15 11:46 107 168 273 World

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. 02.12.16 11:08 239 607 268 Incidents

Prospect of full-scale hostilities resumption clearly seen, Ukrainian president says President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko says risk of resumption of full-scale hostilities in the east of the country is still high. 24.02.16 13:09 79 065 268 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"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. 19.09.16 10:24 194 372 267 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Military Prosecutors Detain Soldiers Refusing to Go to ATO Area The prospect of facing prison forced 21 servicemen of the Chernihiv military garrison, who refused to go to the ATO zone, to depart for duty. 29.10.14 13:45 94 951 267 Ukrainian Politics

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. 27.01.17 14:15 188 259 265 Incidents

Ukrainian soldier provided with food, clothing, training and weapons, - Poroshenko In two and a half years, Ukraine has managed to create one of the best armies in Europe almost from scratch. 28.10.16 13:24 43 203 264 Ukrainian Politics

Combat reconnaissance patrol vehicle blown up near Katerynivka: two soldiers killed, three wounded - Luhansk governor A combat reconnaissance patrol vehicle (BRDM) of the Ukrainian army blew up on a land mind on a soil road near Katerynivka village of the Popasna district, the Luhansk region on May 3, at around 4 p.m. 04.05.15 11:12 37 143 264 Incidents

245 Ukrainian Soldiers Are Held in the Russian Military Camp and Questioned by Security Agencies The camp where the Ukrainian military are held is guarded by the Russian Army special detachment. 06.08.14 16:05 35 128 262 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry denies information about Russian weapons being depicted on decorations The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine refuted information that the Russian T-90 tank and VSS Vintorez sniper rifle were depicted on the Defender of the Fatherland badge. 03.12.15 09:39 65 567 258 Oddities

Russia's Military Prosecutor Confirmed Pskov Paratroopers Killed Outside Their Home Station Chief Military Prosecution of Russian Federation confirmed that the families of the killed paratroopers are being paid all relevant benefits. 13.11.14 10:13 118 382 256 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

War of Independence is still on, - Poroshenko August 24, these days, is a major holiday for Ukraine. 24.08.15 11:11 17 022 254 Ukrainian Politics

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. 26.05.16 21:11 134 153 253 Incidents

Killed national guards awarded Medals for Courage President Poroshenko awarded three National Guard soldiers killed in clashes near the Verkhovna Rada on Aug. 31 with Medals for Courage of 3rd level. 01.09.15 21:40 13 373 250 Previously in trend: Explosion near Verkhovna Rada

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. 21.03.16 16:53 244 125 250 Incidents

Serviceman of 80th Brigade Volodymyr Kyian killed near Shchastia by land mine. PHOTO Soldier of the 80th Separate Airmobile Brigade Volodymyr Kyian died near the town of Shchastia today having tripped a land mine. He is survived by his wife and a baby in Lviv. 03.09.15 20:22 75 642 249 Incidents

Ukrainian Military Do Not Respond to Attacks from the Russian Territory and Are Not Attacking It – Foreign Minister Klimkin The Ukrainian troops do not react to the provocations of the Russian side, and do not shoot back towards Russia. 29.07.14 19:44 12 673 247 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Soldiers who survived Ilovaisk pocket demand to punish generals responsible for tragedy. PHOTOS Soldiers of the Donbas Battalion, who have survived the entrapment near Ilovaisk, demand to immediately refer the case of the Ilovaisk tragedy to court, as well as bring to justice country’s senior military officials responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Ukrainian servicemen. 18.01.16 21:18 55 513 243 Incidents

Serviceman with shell shock was sentenced to 5 years in prison for refusing to comply with his commander’s order to force Dnieper River A soldier of one of the marine brigades was sentenced to 5 years in prison for refusing to comply with his commander’s order to force the Dnieper River and gain a foothold in the village of Krynky, Kherson region. 22.04.24 12:36 31 317 244 Incidents

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. 12.02.17 19:02 258 646 241 Incidents

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. 13.08.14 18:11 146 033 238 Ukrainian Politics

American weapons might be dislocated in Ukraine According to Senator Jack Reed the U.S. military will soon begin training Ukrainian military forces. 13.09.15 15:57 41 448 236 Ukrainian Politics

Unknown persons fired at military car in Zaporizhia region At night of April 7, unknown persons fired at a car carrying soldiers of the Ukrainian army in Kuibyshev district of the Zaporizhia region. 08.04.15 10:32 62 478 235 Incidents

No reasons for proceedings against 53rd Brigade soldiers unlike their commanders, - Military Prosecutor Matios The Military Prosecutor's Office prepares arrests of the commanders of the 53rd Separate Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces, as well as the Eastern Operational Command generalship 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). 11.02.16 10:42 56 598 233 Incidents

Rada allows foreigners serving in Ukrainian Army as contract soldiers The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine has passed the bill "On amendments to certain legal acts of Ukraine regarding foreigners and stateless persons serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine" in the second reading and as the whole. 06.10.15 13:00 22 237 231 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian soldiers to march at Moldova’s Independence Day anniversary parade, - Ukraine’s Defense Ministry. PHOTOS Detachments from Romania, Poland, and the UK will also take part in the military parade to mark the 25th anniversary of Independence of the Republic of Moldova on Aug. 27. 26.08.16 16:00 81 618 231 World

General Staff voiced official Ukrainian troops’ losses during ATO The Armed Forces of Ukraine soldiers’ death toll is 1,915 military since the beginning of the anti-terrorist operation. 21.09.15 15:49 87 259 229 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Poroshenko checked everyday soldiers' life of 79th Brigade in Mykolaiv. PHOTOS During his trip to Mykolaiv, President Petro Poroshenko visited the field camp of the 79th Separate Airmobile Brigade. 15.06.16 21:55 74 583 226 Ukrainian Politics

Military pensions to be increased by at least 1,500 hryvnia next year, PM Hroisman says Ukraine's government set to raise pensions of servicemen on average by 1,500 hryvnia (around $55) starting from Jan. 1, 2018. 13.12.17 15:00 20 467 224 Ukrainian Politics

Canadian Prime Minister Harper announced sending of 200 military trainers to Ukraine Canadian authorities will send a group of 200 military trainers to Ukraine 15.04.15 11:09 25 410 223 Incidents

Gen. Petrushenko and Col. Horlo detained drunk in Odesa, dismissed from armed forces, - Poltorak A colonel and a general have been fired from the Ukrainain Armed Forces for drunk driving, Ukraine's Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak said. 01.10.15 12:00 81 341 223 Incidents

We must demand that Russian Federation immediately release our servicemen, - Butusov commented on abduction of three Ukrainian soldiers at border with occupied Crimea It is necessary to check the organization of troops under war conditions, taking into account the fact that the enemy has easily crossed the state border and abducted our military in the area where Ukrainian military units are deployed. 07.09.15 12:42 56 689 220 Incidents

Defense Ministry buys boots for soldiers at inflated prices, - MP Vinnyk The Ministry of Defense continues to use time-proven tender schemes and buys boots at inflated prices. 23.10.15 22:32 34 182 219 Ukrainian Politics

Destructive forces are trying to undermine situation in the south of Ukraine, – General Staff speaker Selezniov Certain destructive forces are trying to undermine the situation in the south of Ukraine. 10.01.16 14:46 45 511 219 Ukrainian Politics

Fatula, offender of a serviceman in Bukovel, was punished by Cherkasy judges for selling counterfeit goods with fines instead of prison Oleksandr Pavlovych Fatula, born in 1982, is involved in at least two criminal proceedings related to trading in counterfeit alcohol. 03.04.23 22:27 53 047 219 Incidents

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. 21.08.14 16:27 155 979 216 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

Ukrainian servicemen will be trained by UK, Canadian, and Polish military experts - Poroshenko In addition to the U.S. experts, the Ukrainian military will be trained by representatives of the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom, Canada and Poland. 20.04.15 16:52 25 450 216 Incidents