19178 visitors online
The servicemen and servicewomen of Ukraine continue to face profound challenges amidst the ongoing conflict. Recent losses, including the deaths of Viktoriia Bobrova and Alina Hruzina, underscore the high-risk missions carried out by servicemen on the front lines. The Ukrainian military, tasked with crucial responsibilities, faces issues ranging from logistics support to urgent personnel reinforcements. Moreover, the administrative decisions surrounding service members, like the deferment policy for 18-25 contract soldiers, reflect efforts to manage recruitment and retain troops amidst heavy combat and operational strains. These developments paint a vivid picture of the difficult realities facing Ukraine's armed forces.

What recent challenges do Ukrainian servicemen face on the front lines?

Ukrainian servicemen are engaged in high-stakes operations that often result in casualties. The deaths of service members like Viktoriia Bobrova and Alina Hruzina highlight the dangers they face. Additionally, logistics issues and the need for troop reinforcements add complexity to their roles.

How is Ukraine addressing the logistical needs of its service members?

The General Staff has mandated a comprehensive audit of logistics support by May 20, aiming to enhance supply chain efficiency for service members on the front lines. This step reflects ongoing efforts to bolster military effectiveness amidst challenging circumstances.

What is the military deferment policy for young servicemen in Ukraine?

Service members aged 18 to 25, serving one-year contracts with Ukraine's Defense Forces, will receive a deferment from call-up upon contract completion. This policy aims to provide career continuity and manage personnel resources effectively.

How has the loss of personnel impacted Ukraine's military operations?

Significant losses, including those of fallen service members, affect operational capabilities and morale within the ranks. The military is constantly adapting through policies, such as deferment and troop rotation, to mitigate these impacts and sustain their defensive efforts.

What actions has Ukraine taken to support the families of fallen servicemen?

Ukraine has implemented measures like repatriating the bodies of deceased servicemen, ensuring proper farewells, and protecting the rights and benefits of their families. These actions aim to honor sacrifices and offer support during immensely challenging times.

show details

TOP news servicemen

Назарій Лавровський Kyiv bids farewell to Nazarii Lavrovskyi, Paramedic of 244th Battalion, who died saving lives of his comrades in Kharkiv direction From the first days of the full-scale invasion, Nazarii Lavrovskyi defended Ukraine against the Russian invaders 5 256 11 Previously in trend: War

Soldier Hanus, who returned from captivity in April, died in a traffic accident Serhii Hanus, soldier who came back to Ukraine after three years in Russian captivity, died in car accident Serhii Hanus, a 24-year-old defender from Kharkiv region, who returned to Ukraine in April after three years in Russian captivity, died in a car accident. 10 362 11 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Ukraine ready to join NATO Mission Iraq Ukraine ready to join NATO Mission Iraq Ukraine is ready to join a non-combat training and advisory mission of NATO in Iraq, Defense Minister of Ukraine Andrii Zahorodniuk has said. 1 414 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Five wounded in Ukraine army yesterday, - ATO Staff Five Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on April 11. 5 236 11 Incidents

DBR, evaders Large-scale desertion scheme exposed in four Ukrainian regions: organizers charged up to $15,000 – SBI. PHOTO Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation (SBI), together with the Strategic Investigations Department of the National Police, exposed an organized group that helped mobilized service members to leave their places of service without authorization in exchange for money. The scheme operated in four regions of Ukraine, and the fee for the "service" ranged from US$8,000 to US$15,000 per person. 2 965 13 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization AWOL in AFU

Ukraine returned the body of an occupier to the Russian Federation Ukraine returned body of occupier to Russian Federation whom Russians had previously passed off as deceased Ukrainian defender During the repatriation of the deceased on 29 January, Ukraine returned the body of a Russian occupier to Russia, which the Russians had previously handed over to Kyiv under the guise of a deceased Ukrainian serviceman. 8 793 11 Previously in trend: repatriation of the bodies of fallen soldiers

Soldier stole an armoured personnel carrier and fled in Sumy region Soldier who stole APC and fled was sentenced to 7 years in prison in Sumy region, - SBI A serviceman of a Sumy region unit was sentenced to 7 years in prison for desertion and theft of military equipment. 6 488 11 Previously in trend: AWOL in AFU

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Four Ukrainian soldiers wounded in past day, - ATO HQ Four Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in action on June 5. 4 861 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Kyiv bids farewell to Viktoria Kvitka Bobrova Farewell held in Kyiv for Viktoriia Bobrova (Kvitka), fallen servicewoman of 10th Separate Mountain Assault Brigade Edelweiss. PHOTOS On April 30, Ukrainian defender, producer and casting director Viktoriia Bobrova (call sign Kvitka) was laid to rest in Kyiv. She was killed on April 23 while carrying out a combat mission at the front. 5 206 17 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

injury I’m glad to be alive, and fact that I can’t see, I’ve seen a lot in my life, - Ukrainian soldier Pavlo undergoing rehabilitation after losing his sight due to injury Serviceman Pavlo Martseniuk sustained a severe mine-blast injury last year in the Pokrovsk sector. The soldier lost his eyesight as a result of the injury. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation and is waiting for facial prosthetics surgery. 6 108 10 Previously in trend: Rehabilitation of military

военнослужащие ато широкино военне No one killed, one Ukrainian soldier wounded over past day, - ATO speaker One Ukrainian soldier received injury in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area Dec. 15. 4 790 10 Incidents

военнослужащие ато широкино военне No one killed, three Ukrainian soldiers wounded yesterday, - ATO speaker Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine yesterday, April 24. 4 952 10 Incidents

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский No casualties in Ukrainian army yesterday, - ATO HQ On May 16, no Ukrainian military were killed or wounded in combat in the anti-terrorist operation in the east of Ukraine. 3 193 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

всу No battle casualties within Ukrainian Army yesterday, - ATO spokesperson Over the past 24-hour period no one was killed or wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine. 2 890 10 Ukrainian Politics

Загиблий воїн Ігор Афанасьєв Defending Ukraine, soldier Ihor Afanasiev died in Donbas On 5 June 2024, Ukrainian soldier Ihor Afanasiev, a native of the Dnipropetrovsk region, died in Donbas. 5 408 10 Previously in trend: War

боецопознание Forensic experts identified volunteer fighter Volodymyr Samoilenko, killed in 2015 DNA test allowed identifying Donbas battalion fighter Volodymyr Samoilenko, who was killed in Debaltseve fighting in February 2015. 75 820 10 Society

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Four WIA today, five soldiers sustained injuries, - ATO Staff On March 10, as a result of hostilities in the Donbas, nine Ukrainian servicemen have been wounded or traumatized. 4 193 10 Incidents

No one killed in Donbas over past day, one Ukrainian soldier wounded in 19 enemy attacks, - JFO center No one killed in Donbas over past day, one Ukrainian soldier wounded in 19 enemy attacks, - JFO center The security situation in the Joint forces operation (JFO) zone remained under control of the Ukrainian troops over the past 24-hour period despite 19 attempts by combined Russian-separatist forces to invite their retaliation. 7 785 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Rada allows POWs to retain salaries in full The Ukrainian parliament has passed a bill allowing captive servicemen to retain their wages. 4 309 10 Ukrainian Politics

Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas since beginning of day Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas since beginning of day On April 23, Russian mercenaries opened fire on Ukrainian positions, inflicting combat wounds on Ukrainian servicemen. The press office of the Joint Forces Operation reported. 1 385 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Міністр оборони України Рустем Умєров Ukraine and NATO to set up five rehabilitation centres for military, - Umierov An effective rehabilitation system will be developed and implemented in Ukraine to help military personnel return to service or civilian life after injuries and illnesses. 1 530 10

Повернули тіла 250 полеглих захисників Bodies of 250 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine As a result of repatriation measures, the bodies of the fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine from the Luhansk, Bakhmut, Marinka, Avdiivka, Kherson, Zaporizhzhia directions, as well as from Mariupol, Horlivka and from morgues in the Russian Federation. 5 307 10 Previously in trend: War

In Odesa, doctor who extorted $4500 from military for discharge detained 4500 USD for discharge from military service: doctor who extorted money from soldier detained in Odesa – National Police The National Police, together with investigators from the Main Directorate of the National Police in the Odesa region, exposed a 48-year-old neurologist who attempted to profit from a serviceman. 1 725 10

Military personnel to receive additional 15 days of leave Military personnel to receive 15 additional days of leave starting in August – Zelenskyy President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that, starting in August, Ukrainian servicemembers will be able to take an additional 15 days of leave. 4 885 10 Previously in trend: payments to military Leave for servicemen

Навчання українських військових More than 100 thousand Ukrainian servicemen trained abroad since beginning of full-scale Russian invasion - General Staff Since 2022, more than 100,000 servicemen of the Ukrainian Defense Forces have been trained in partner countries. 907 10

свеча Two Ukrainian soldiers killed in ATO area yesterday, - Staff Two military of the Ukrainian Armed Forces were killed in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on Jan. 26. 30 950 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

нагорода Zelenskyy awarded 292 more defenders of Ukraine, 205 of them posthumously President Volodymyr Zelenskyy awarded 292 more defenders of Ukraine with state awards, 205 of them posthumously. 1 001 10 Previously in trend: War

money allowance in the AFU Ministry of Defense named types and amounts of money allowance for servicemen of AFU The Ministry of Defence has explained what payments are included in the salaries of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 15 483 10 Previously in trend: War

загиблий воїн Олексій Хомов Senior soldier Oleksii Khomov gave his life for Ukraine On 6 July 2024, a Ukrainian soldier, senior soldier Khomov Oleksii Oleksandrovych, born in 1981, died after being wounded in a battle with the enemy near Klishchiivka. 5 516 10 Previously in trend: War

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский No casualties in Ukrainian army yesterday, - ATO spokesperson Ukraine's Defense Ministry reports no casualties in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on Dec. 4. 3 619 10 Incidents

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Five Ukrainian soldiers wounded yesterday, - ATO HQ Five Ukrainian military were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) on May 25. 4 493 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"Canadian training is of crucial importance," - Ukrainian diaspora asks of extending UNIFIER training mission in Ukraine Canada should continue its UNIFIER military training mission in Ukraine to help it confront the Russian aggression. 3 971 10 Ukrainian Politics

Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas over past day amid 32 attacks by Russian-separatist forces, - JFO center Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas over past day amid 32 attacks by Russian-separatist forces, - JFO center The situation in the Joint forces operation (JFO) zone remained under control of the Ukrainian troops over the past 24-hours as the enemy kept trying to weaken their defenses at certain sections of the frontline in violation of the Minsk accords. 7 982 10 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зарплата,військові,воїн Parliament adopts law on tax benefits for military personnel The Verkhovna Rada passes a draft law introducing additional benefits for military personnel. 6 719 10 Society

Україна повернула тіла 501 полеглого бійця Ukraine returns bodies of 501 fallen defenders As a result of repatriation activities, 501 fallen Ukrainian soldiers were returned to Ukraine. 4 761 10 Previously in trend: War

учения военные ато зенитная установка артиллерия воины зрк стрела-10м No one killed, seven Ukrainian soldiers wounded, - ATO speaker Seven Ukrainian soldiers were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on Aug. 3. 5 646 10 Incidents

танк ато One Ukrainian soldier wounded yesterday, - ATO speaker No one of the Ukrainian military were killed, one was wounded in combat activities in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine yesterday. 3 372 10 Incidents

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mark Rutte visit wounded soldiers in Odesa Zelenskyy and Rutte visited military hospital in Odesa where wounded defenders are recovering President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited one of the medical institutions in Odesa where Ukrainian defenders are recovering from their injuries. 2 223 10 Previously in trend: Zelenskyy’s meeting with Rutte

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Seven Ukrainian fighters received injuries yesterday, - ATO HQ Seven Ukrainian military were wounded in fighting in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on May 28. 6 097 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

military, armed forces Servicemen who returned from AWOL will receive payments again after order to enlist in reserve battalion - Military Law Enforcement Service Servicemen who voluntarily returned to their military unit from the AWOL will continue to receive payments and allowances. The resumption of all payments and allowances will take place after the official order to enlist in the reserve battalion. 3 882 9

10,000 military enrolled under contract in 2015 10,092 soldiers have been enrolled on contract terms in Ukraine in 2015. 5 032 9 Ukrainian Politics

Ukrainian patriots to be awarded People Ukrainian patriots to be awarded People's Hero of Ukraine title in Dnipro City March 31 The ceremony of awarding a non-governmental title of the People's Hero of Ukraine will be held at the Dnipro City-based building of the Dnipropetrovsk Region Council at 3 p.m. March 31. 7 818 9 Incidents

армия встреча демобилизация Military drafted during sixth wave of mobilization to be dismissed in September-October, - Defense Ministry On Sept. 26, Ukraine's President Petro Poroshenko signed Decree No.411/2016 on military discharge of drafted soldiers for the special period. The Decree stipulates that most of the drafted military will be dismissed in October 2016. 6 213 9 Ukrainian Politics

Court postpones trial on inappropriate life conditions provided for 53rd Brigade for March 1 Mykolaiv court heard the case on 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). 2 758 9 Previously in trend: Shyrokyi Lan riot

Two soldiers detained in Kharkiv region for double murder Police have detained two soldiers who fled their unit armed and killed two people in Kharkiv region In the Kharkiv region, law enforcement officers have arrested suspects in the murder of two men in a village. 4 981 11 Previously in trend: Arrest for murder

ато Six Ukrainian soldiers traumatized in Donbas over past day, - Staff Three Ukrainian soldiers were wounded and another three received injuries in action in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area Feb. 7. 6 870 9 Incidents

Serviceman assisted draft dodgers $50,000 for smuggling group of draft dodgers: soldier and his accomplice detained, - State Bureau of Investigation SBI officers detained and served a notice of suspicion to a serviceman from Kyiv and a resident of Kharkiv who planned to smuggle four men of military age across the state border. The total amount of the "comfort tour" was USD 50 thousand. 1 679 9 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Three Ukrainian soldiers wounded in combat yesterday, - ATO HQ Three Ukrainian military were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on June 14. 4 773 9 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine