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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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Rivne futsal player and physical education lecturer Eduard Petryk killed in Kharkiv region. Rivne futsal player and physical education lecturer Eduard Petryk killed in war. PHOTO On January 10, during a combat mission near Novoserhiivka in Izium district, Kharkiv region, Eduard Petryk, a player for Rivne futsal teams and a lecturer in physical education and sport, was killed. 3 337 7 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

32-year-old fighter badly injured in tripwire blast in Marinka, - Come Back Alive volunteers A 32-year-old Ukrainian fighter ran into an enemy tripwire in Marinka. 6 101 5 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

Four soldiers killed in a traffic accident in Lviv region Four soldiers killed in traffic accident in Lviv region, - SBI Four soldiers from one of the military units died as a result of a traffic accident in the Lviv region. 9 913 11 Previously in trend: Car Accident Fatal traffic accidents

repatriation Bodies of 1,200 more victims, including defenders, have been returned to Ukraine, according to Coordination Headquarters. PHOTOS Today, on 15 June 2025, repatriation activities continued in accordance with the agreements reached in Istanbul. Another 1,200 bodies, which the Russian side claims belong to Ukrainian citizens, including military personnel, were returned to Ukraine. 3 316 21 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine Returning bodies of fallen defenders

Khabarov Oleksiy Master of Sports of Ukraine, international class in shooting and multiple record holder Oleksii Khabarov killed in war. PHOTO While defending Ukraine from Russian aggression, Oleksii Khabarov, a Master of Sports of Ukraine, international class; multiple national record holder; and founder of the Phoenix shooting club, was killed. 6 933 9 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

свеча Seven Ukrainian soldiers killed, 14 injured yesterday, - ATO speaker Seven Ukrainian soldiers were killed, 14 received injuries in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) on July 18. 71 024 4 Incidents

военнослужащие ато широкино военне No fatalities over past day, one Ukrainian soldier wounded, - ATO speaker One Ukrainian soldier was wounded in action in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on Feb. 6. 3 921 4 Incidents

военнослужащие ато широкино военне No casualties in Ukrainian army yesterday, - ATO speaker Ukraine’s Defense Ministry reports no casualties in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on Dec. 12. 1 795 4 Incidents

потери Three Ukrainian military killed, five wounded yesterday in Donbas, - ATO spokesperson Over the past 24-hour period, three Ukrainian military were killed, five were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in the east of Ukraine. 18 559 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Ukrainian Army suffered no combat losses in past day, one soldier injured in action, - ATO HQ Ukrainian Army suffered no combat losses in past day, one soldier injured in action, - ATO HQ A Ukrainian soldier received combat injury in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone yesterday. 2 074 4 Incidents

Mykita Kozubenko From tracksuit to uniform: Diving coach and Master of Sport Mykyta Kozubenko killed in action defending Ukraine. PHOTO Diving coach and National Guard soldier Mykyta Kozubenko was killed while defending Ukraine from Russian invaders. 3 454 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Police expose medics who profited from soldiers Doctors in Ternopil region exposed for selling fake diagnoses to soldiers for transfer to rear. PHOTO In the Ternopil region, National Police officers in cooperation with military law enforcement officers exposed a group of doctors who promised to provide the "right" diagnosis for a monetary reward, which would allow the military to be transferred to rear units. 1 250 6 Previously in trend: bribe-taking doctors

свеча Two Ukrainian fighters killed, eight wounded in action yesterday, - ATO Staff Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and eight wounded or maimed in combat in eastern Ukraine on March 16. 19 566 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский No one killed in Donbas over past day, four Ukrainian soldiers wounded, - ATO HQ Four Ukrainian servicemen were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) on May 22. 4 192 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Rehabilitation of Ukrainian soldiers Ministry of Defence updates rehabilitation system for Ukrainian soldiers, - Shmyhal One of the key priorities of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine remains the comprehensive modernization of the rehabilitation system for Ukrainian soldiers. 553 6 Previously in trend: Rehabilitation of military

Психологічне відновлення для військовослужбовців Ministry of Defense is implementing new psychological rehabilitation programs for servicemen Modern programs of psychological support and recovery will be introduced for servicemen participating in active hostilities and their families. 1 036 4

Зниклі безвісти військові Government extends social guarantees for families of missing soldiers and persons with disabilities Families of soldiers who were reported missing in action and later declared dead will be able to receive a one-time financial assistance within three years of the court decision coming into force. The Cabinet of Ministers, on the proposal of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, has adopted the relevant changes to the payment procedure. 1 796 4

Ukrainian Army reports one soldier killed, three injured, two traumatized in action over past day, - ATO HQ Ukrainian Army reports one soldier killed, three injured, two traumatized in action over past day, - ATO HQ Combined Russian and terrorist troops inflicted casualties among the Ukrainian Armed Forces yesterday. 4 690 4 Incidents

Returning from AWOL to the Armed Forces of Ukraine: the Ministry of Defence explains the procedure Defense Ministry explains procedure for returning to service after AWOL. INFOGRAPHICS Returning to military service after AWOL (absent without leave) is carried out in accordance with the Criminal Code of Ukraine and the Procedure for actions by authorized officials, as outlined in a special directive from the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 2 097 6 Previously in trend: Returning to the Armed Forces after AWOL AWOL in AFU

иконка Two Ukrainian military wounded in combat yesterday, 16 attacks by Russian troops recorded in Donbas, - ATO HQ On Oct. 15, the illegal armed gangs in the Donbas violated the cease-fire 16 times, wounding two Ukrainian fighters. 4 417 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

мінреінтеграції Ukraine returned bodies of another 25 fallen soldiers, - Ministry of Reintegration Another transfer of the bodies of the fallen soldiers took place. 1 085 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

POW return: Ukrainian soldier presumed dead since 2022 comes home back Defender Nazar Daletskyi returns from captivity after being presumed dead for over three years. VIDEO&PHOTOS During today’s prisoner exchange, defender Nazar Daletskyi returned to Ukraine. He had been presumed dead since September 2022. 9 718 5 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

Лубінець отримав списки зниклих безвісти військових Through mediation of Qatar, it was possible to obtain lists of missing soldiers and letters of Ukrainian prisoners of war - Lubinets Dmytro Lubinets, the Verkhovna Rada Commissioner for Human Rights, held a meeting in Qatar with the Minister of International Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lolva Rashid Al Khater, and received lists of missing servicemen and letters from Ukrainian prisoners of war. 1 691 4

свеча One soldier killed, four injured yesterday, - ATO speaker One soldier died and four were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area yesterday, June 26. 11 043 4 Incidents

свеча One Ukrainian soldier killed in combat yesterday, - ATO spokesman One Ukrainian serviceman died in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on Nov. 24. 6 695 4 Incidents

память,світла Defending Ukraine, soldier Andriy Kozynskyi was killed near Robotyne. PHOTO Defending Ukraine, a soldier from Popasna, Andriy Kozynskyi, was killed in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 7 359 4 Previously in trend: War

лікування, зсу Germany allocates additional 50 million euros for treatment of wounded Ukrainian soldiers The German government is allocating an additional 50 million euros for the treatment of wounded Ukrainian soldiers. 656 4 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded in Donbas yesterday, - ATO HQ Two Ukrainian military were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on April 18. 3 984 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

военнослужащие ато широкино военне No battle casualties in Ukrainian army yesterday, - ATO spokesperson No Ukrainian military were killed or wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on Jan. 17. 3 107 4 Incidents

Four wounded in Ukraine army on April 20, - ATO HQ Four Ukrainian military were wounded as of 6 p.m. April 20. 2 455 4 Incidents

Member of 25th brigade Orikhivskyi killed in occupied Donbas Dec. 21. PHOTO Member of 25th brigade Orikhivskyi killed in occupied Donbas Dec. 21. PHOTO Ukrainian hero Oleksii Orikhivskyi had defended Ukraine from the aggression waged by the Russian Federation since 2014. He was killed near the village of Kamianka, the Donetsk region. 23 372 4 Incidents

загиблі Ukraine returned bodies of 121 more fallen defenders According to the results of repatriation measures, 121 fallen defenders were returned to Ukraine. 1 680 4 War in Ukraine

бачинский Fighter Oleksandr Bachynskyi, father of five wounded near Zelenopillia, dies during surgery. PHOTOS+VIDEO Ukrainian fighter of the 8th mechanized company of the 3rd mechanized battalion of the 72nd guards separate mechanized brigade Oleksandr Bachynskyi, earlier wounded near Zelenopillia in 2014 when evacuating injured soldiers, died Sept. 29, 2016. 100 466 4 Previously in trend: Assistance to the Wounded

свеча Three Ukrainian military killed, nine wounded in combat yesterday, - ATO Staff Three Ukrainian fighters were killed, nine were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on March 20. 19 554 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

225-й ОШБ "We are new army!": soldiers of 225th separate assault battalion take oath. VIDEO The 225th Separate Assault Battalion is expanding its personnel. 14 017 4 Previously in trend: War

servicemen, court Supreme Court has specified cases when courts must suspend proceedings in cases involving servicemembers The Grand Chamber of the Supreme Court has outlined when courts are required to suspend proceedings and when they must continue hearings in cases involving servicemembers. 2 877 11 Previously in trend: Supreme Court rulings on servicemembers

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy awards state decorations to 162 Ukrainian service members, 72 of them posthumously President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded state decorations to a further 162 service members, 72 of them posthumously. 547 4 Previously in trend: Honouring Armed Forces of Ukraine with awards

Poland comments on cases of desertion among Ukrainian soldiers during exercises in Europe In Poland, cases of desertion of Ukrainian military from exercises are "marginal", it will not affect cooperation - Ministry of Defense There are cases of desertion among the 26,000 Ukrainian soldiers who are being trained in Poland, but they are "marginal." 3 499 4

Military purchased over a thousand Ukrzaliznytsia tickets in Army+ program One thousand railway tickets purchased by servicemen through "Army+" during holidays - General Staff During the holidays, 1,104 railway tickets were purchased by Ukrainian defenders in the "Pluses" military support program in the "Army+" application. 437 4

Serviceman assisted draft dodgers $50,000 for smuggling group of draft dodgers: soldier and his accomplice detained, - State Bureau of Investigation. PHOTO 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. 1 627 9 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

AWOL and desertion. The SBI explained how to return How to return after AWOL or deserting: SBI explains updated procedure As of 1 March 2025, an updated procedure has come into effect for servicemembers who have gone AWOL (Absent Without Leave). 3 499 8 Previously in trend: Returning to the Armed Forces after AWOL

Zelenskyy Zelenskyy awarded title of Hero of Ukraine to 14 more servicemen, nine of them posthumously President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has awarded the title of Hero of Ukraine to 14 servicemen, nine of them posthumously. 1 775 4

foreign nationals Foreigners in Ukraine’s Armed Forces to receive temporary residence permits: Rada passes bill On November 4, the Verkhovna Rada adopted in the first reading draft law No. 14052, which clarifies the legal status and medical support procedures for foreign citizens and stateless persons serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations. 1 075 4 Previously in trend: foreign volunteers in the armed forces

каска Four Ukrainian soldiers injured in night attacks in Donbas, - TSN Four anti-terrorist operation (ATO) fighters received injuries in the occupied Donbas last night. 4 025 4 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Illia Kovaliov Master of Sports in modern pentathlon Illia Kovalov killed in action while defending Ukraine. PHOTO Defending Ukraine from Russian aggression, 21-year-old master of sports of Ukraine in modern pentathlon Illia Kovalov was killed at the front. He was performing a combat mission in the Sumy region. 4 012 8 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

свеча памяти Five Ukrainian soldiers killed, six wounded, 10 injured and shell-shocked, - ATO spokesman Five Ukrainian soldiers are reported killed, six wounded, 10 injured and shell-shocked in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area on Dec. 18. 34 174 4 Previously in trend: Svitlodarsk fighting

свеча памяти One Ukrainian soldier killed, six wounded yesterday, - ATO speaker One Ukrainian soldier was killed, six were wounded in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on June 27. 7 922 4 Incidents

свеча Two Ukrainian soldiers killed, eight wounded yesterday, - ATO spokesperson Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed, six received injuries in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine on July 7. Two more fighters were injured in a tripwire blast. 9 943 4 Incidents