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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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Clash between the Main Intelligence Directorate and the military over the Zhovten sanatorium: details Defense Intelligence of Ukraine fighters barricade themselves inside seized Zhovten sanatorium in Koncha-Zaspa – media An armed confrontation broke out in Koncha-Zaspa between representatives of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) and servicemen of military unit A4005. According to law enforcement, the intelligence officers entered the premises of the Zhovten sanatorium and briefly took ten servicemen prisoner. DIU insists it was acting on court rulings, as the property has been seized. 60 412 223

Three servicemen killed, nine injured as mortar exploded during drills at Rivne-based training area, - MoD Three servicemen killed, nine injured as mortar exploded during drills at Rivne-based training area, - MoD A mortar exploded during live-fire training at the shooting range in Rivne at 6 a.m. today. Preliminary information indicates that three servicemen were killed and another nine received injuries. 38 032 214 Incidents

война Journalist: Ukrainian Officers who Went Through Kosovo and Iraq, Say that the War in Donbas is much more Grave and Severe. PHOTOS The Ukrainian officers, who fought in Kosovo and Iraq in due time, admit that fighting in the Eastern Ukraine is much tougher and more severe. 115 781 214 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Zelenskyi Initiates Termination Of Conscription For Military Service From 2024 Zelenskyi Initiates Termination Of Conscription For Military Service From 2024 President Volodymyr Zelenskyi instructed the Cabinet of Ministers to develop a bill providing for the termination of conscription for military service from 2024. 33 482 212 Ukrainian Politics

Savchecnko’s Court Hearing is Conducted through Video Conferencing and with the Help of an Interpreter Ukrainian military aviator Nadiia Savchenko during the session of the Voronezh regional court is addressing the judge in Ukrainian with the trial taking place through an interpreter. 113 037 210 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

армия бунт бригада военнослужащие 53-я Military prosecutor to conduct inspection upon hunger riot of 53rd brigade’s soldiers, - Sergeant Putilin After soldiers of the 53rd separate mechanized brigade set themselves against subhuman conditions of their living at the Shyrokyi Lan shooting range in the Mykolaiv region, the military prosecution has initiated a check-up. 102 994 209 Previously in trend: Shyrokyi Lan riot

обстрел 72nd Brigade names soldiers killed in Avdiivka battle The enemy delivered artillery fire on Avdiivka, the Donetsk region, and Ukrainian positions throughout last evening and night. Unfortunately, four Ukrainian soldiers of the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade died, nine were injured. 101 974 209 Incidents

Russia Russia's Defense Ministry puts up tombstones on graves of so-called "volunteers" killed in Donbas in 2014. PHOTOS Fresh tombstones were discovered on the graves of two paratroopers at the Krestovsky cemetery near Pskov who died in 2014, while three others were found in the village of Vybuty which implicitly confirms that the Russian servicemen, whose graves were previously nameless, actually died near the eastern Ukrainian city of Luhansk in August 2014. 49 124 203 Previously in trend: Evidence of Russian aggression in Ukraine

донецк аэропорт 3 Ukrainian Soldiers Killed, Several Injured in Fighting near the Donetsk Airport In fighting near the Donetsk airport three soldiers were killed, several others were injured. 60 986 202 Previously in trend: Battle for Donetsk

Georgia and US started joint military exercises U.S. and Georgian forces began two-week military exercises in the South Caucasian republic on Monday, a move that is likely to irritate Georgia's former Soviet master Russia. 9 670 200 Incidents

бутусов We Cannot Allow Theft or Sale of Canadian Aid to Ukrainian Army - Butusov. PHOTOS Countries providing assistance to the Ukrainian army, in particular Canada, want to be sure that the aid reaches its destination. Ukraine, in turn, should ensure full transparency of aid and supplies distribution and prevent the theft and sale of any items. 93 527 200 Ukrainian Politics

Поліція Івано-Франківської області In Ivano-Frankivsk, unknown persons beat serviceman: police initiate case. VIDEO A fight broke out between young men and a war veteran in Ivano-Frankivsk. Investigators have initiated criminal case into hooliganism, are identifying the attackers and investigating the victim's whereabouts.  15 859 199

память ато Full list of soldiers killed near Ilovaisk, - Military Prosecutor Office Chief Military Prosecutor Anatolii Matios has published a full list of Ukrainian servicemen killed, as well as those unidentified as a result of the Ilovaisk tragedy during Aug. 12 - 29, 2014. 57 631 198 Ukrainian Politics

You Should Forget about News Broadcasted in Russia - Russian POW Paratrooper Yegor Pochtoev, one of the Russian paratroopers detained earlier in Ukraine, directly accused Russian media of lying. 170 667 198 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

віталій,лашевич Vitalii Lashevych (Hreider), 61-year-old soldier who took part in battles for Kyiv region, Sieverodonetsk and Bakhmut, is forced to beg for money to survive in underground passage. PHOTOS Vitalii Lashevych, a former soldier of the 205th Battalion of the Ukrainian Defense Forces, call sign Hreider, who at the age of 61 defended Kyiv region and went through fierce battles for Sievierodonetsk, Soledar and Bakhmut, is forced to stand in a crossing and ask for money for medicine and survival. During the fighting, he was seriously injured and lost his health. The military medical commission not only declared him unfit for duty due to his age and health condition, but also stated that his "illnesses" were allegedly related to his "military service" and not incurred while "defending the homeland". 33 880 198 Previously in trend: War

OSCE Experts Helped Soldiers of the 72nd Brigade to Retreat to the Russian Territory. Some of Them Have Already Returned to Ukraine 449 Ukrainian soldiers retreated to Russia from Ukraine during the period from August 1 to 4 with the help of the OSCE observers. 45 061 197 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

смерть Legendary fighter Dmytro Hodzenko killed in mortar attack. PHOTO krainian fighter Dmytro Hodzenko died in a mortar attack this morning. 207 544 195 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

володимир,зеленський Zelenskyy proposed to increase salaries of military on front line to UAH 200 thousand, - "servant of people" Mysyagin At a meeting with the "Servant of the People" faction, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy proposed raising the salaries of military personnel on the frontline to UAH 200,000. 18 559 193 Previously in trend: War

скандал обсе пропаганда "Hello, my dear friend!" OSCE mission member hugs ‘LPR’ terrorist transferring Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies. VIDEO During the transfer of Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies, a representative of the OSCE special monitoring mission (SMM) hugged a member of the ‘Luhansk People’s Republic’ (‘LPR’) terrorist organization and performed a military salute to him. 162 111 192 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зима,зсу Significant number of soldiers suffered frostbite at front. Special means for warming hands and feet are needed, - Butusov A significant number of soldiers suffered frostbite at the front. 51 523 191 Previously in trend: War

переворот Newly appointed acting chief of Turkish general staff reports 194 killed in coup, - AP Turkey's president declared he is in control of the country early Saturday as loyal military and police forces quashed a coup attempt during a night of explosions, air battles and gunfire that left dozens dead. 68 449 190 World

бондарев полковник One Russian military eliminated and three wounded in Donbas. PHOTO The Russian army suffered more losses in the Donbas. 134 374 186 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

366 Ukrainian soldiers killed near Ilovaisk, 429 wounded, - Miliatry Prosecutor Matios During the Ilovaisk events of August 2014, when hundreds of soldiers were killed in the city entrapment battles, Ukraine's losses totaled 366 people killed, 429 wounded. 18 767 183 Ukrainian Politics

артиллерия "A lot of Infantry, 4 Tanks, APC and Anti-Aircraft Gun Are Used by Our Battery" - Ukrainian Gunners in the ATO area. VIDEO The story tells about success of the Ukrainian artillery in the war against the terrorists in the Donbas. They cover the infantry, saving countless lives of military personnel. 94 330 183 Ukrainian Politics

Last Night Five Ukrainian Soldiers Were Killed Five soldiers of the Army were killed and at least seventeen injured during last night in eastern Ukraine. 16 948 182 Incidents

Major Spring Storm drills to be held in Estonia on Russia’s doorsteps NATO states will send around 1,500 troops to participate in Estonia’s largest military drills dubbed Spring Storm (“Kevadtorm”). In total about 6,000 servicemen will be practicing their battle skills on Russia’s doorsteps. 20 581 182 Incidents

Military personnel to receive UAH 1,200 as housing compensation – Yatseniuk The compensation of rent for the military personnel will increase to UAH 1,200 ($53). 17 744 180 Ukrainian Politics

обмен пленными Nine Ukrainian heroes released from captivity, - Poroshenko. LIST Terrorists have released nine Ukrainian soldiers. 55 229 179 Ukrainian Politics

свеча Three Ukrainian soldiers killed, seven wounded yesterday, - ATO speaker Three military were killed, seven wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) on Feb. 15. 49 364 179 Incidents

военные присяга корпус военнослужащие ато воины восточный Privates to be paid no less than 7,000 UAH under contract Nonrated military personnel serving in the Armed Forces of Ukraine under the contract will get no less than 7,000 hryvnia (about $280) monthly. 31 758 179 Economics

Pentagon will Send a Team of Military Advisers to Ukraine U.S. intends to send a team of military advisers to Ukraine to determine the country’s needs for army reforms. 37 408 177 Ukrainian Politics

війна There is shortage of people. More of them we will have, more quickly we will force out enemy – soldiers of 28th Brigade defending Ukraine on outskirts of occupied Kurdiumivka. VIDEO The soldiers of the 28th Brigade are on the outskirts of the temporarily occupied Kurdiumivka in the Donetsk region. The enemy positions are only 200 meters away. 9 000 177 Previously in trend: War

егор замета Heavily wounded soldier Yehor Zameta underwent 12 surgeries, needs help, - volunteer Serhii Kuzminykh. PHOTOS Soldier of the 57th Motorized Brigade Yehor Zameta was seriously wounded Sept. 5, 2015 by an enemy sniper in the ATO area during the so-called "truce." The soldier has already undergone 12 surgeries, but his health condition is still very serious. There is hope that Israeli doctors will help return the guy to normal life. To make it happen, he needs our help. 37 519 176 Previously in trend: Assistance to the Wounded

вертолет Military helicopter crashed in Kyiv region: one soldier killed, two injured. VIDEO One officer of the Ukrainian armed forces was killed and two were injured and hospitalized as a result of a helicopter crash in Vasylkiv (the Kyiv region). 67 618 176 Ukrainian Politics

OSCE observers spotted troops and equipment with Russian identification signs near Donetsk Last week, observers of the OSCE special monitoring mission in the Donbas spotted men in uniform with the insignia of the Russian armed forces and military equipment with Russian identification signs near Donetsk. 52 327 176 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Кринки 788 Ukrainian servicemen went missing in Krynky - media Between October 2023 and the end of June 2024, 788 Ukrainian soldiers went missing in the village of Krynky, on the left bank of the Dnieper River in Kherson Oblast. 48 855 176 Previously in trend: War

порошенко "Transporting soldiers in boxcars is no more acceptable," - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has reacted to the fact of soldiers being transported in freight cars, calling it "unacceptable." 52 568 174 Incidents

Russia deployed 90 servicemen and six IFVs in Donbas - Intelligence Russia has deployed more troops and ammunition in the occupied Donbas. 23 373 172 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

война армия Foreign Minister Klimkin: 48 Ukrainian Servicemen Returned from Russia. 5 still to Get out of There Ukrainian Foreign Minister Pavlo Klimkin said that 48 soldiers returned from Russia to Ukraine. 18 116 173 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Shooter injures two servicemen at enlistment office in Kremenchuk Shooting at Kremenchuk TCR leaves two servicemen injured On October 30, a shooting occurred on the grounds of a Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) in Kremenchuk, Poltava region, leaving several servicemen injured. 18 228 216 Previously in trend: explosions in TCR

ходжес "Ukrainian soldiers did stop the Russians," - US Army Europe Commander Hodges Ukrainian army is making significant progress in becoming a fully capable fighting unit. 77 588 170 Ukrainian Politics

днепропетровск взрыв танк Soldiers wounded in tank explosion at military base in Dnipropetrovsk region. VIDEO A tank belonging to the 54th Brigade redeployed from the Donetsk region exploded at a military base located in Cherkaske village in the Dnipropetrovsk region. 80 847 170 Incidents

42nd battalion of Ukrainian Army regained control over 3 km of Ukrainian land without single shot, - journalist Shovkoshytnyi Soldiers from the 42nd battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine managed to regain control over part of Zaitseve town, Horlivka area, the Donetsk region, without a single shot. 78 785 169 Ukrainian Politics

одесса ато Residents of Odesa See Off Marines, Who Previously Served in Crimea, Departing to ATO Area. VIDEO The residents of Odesa Saw off the Marines, who had previously served in Crimea, departing to the anti-terrorist operation area. 52 367 169 Previously in trend: Occupation of Crimea

Rebels Violate Cease Fire Deal in Donbas - Expert The bloody "struggle for peace" continues in full force in the Donbas. Eleven attacks on the positions of the Ukrainian forces by the Russian-terrorist forces were registered for the last three hours (from 06.00 pm to 09.00 pm, September 29). 19 374 168 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

бунт mutiny General Staff did not initiate Shyrokyi Lan range infrastructure modernization in year of its overburdened use, - volunteer unveils causes of mutiny in 53rd Brigade The situation with the infrastructure and organization of living conditions for soldiers at the Shyrokyi Lan range is systemic in nature. The 128th, 24th, 28th Brigades were placed in conditions similar to the ones of the 53rd Brigade. During the year of overburdened use of the range, the General Staff has not even found time to initiate plan of the Shyrokyi Lan infrastructure reconstruction to create normal living conditions for troops. 94 646 167 Previously in trend: Shyrokyi Lan riot

‘Not to inflame situation’: Canada won’t send additional instructors to Ukraine ‘Not to inflame situation’: Canada won’t send additional instructors to Ukraine Canada is not going to increase its military contingent in Ukraine so as not to irritate Russia. 22 347 166 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Attitude to Ukrainian troops got dramatically better in Donetsk region Copperation with the local population in the Donbas is the most successful in the B Sector. Moreover, Marinka and Krasnohorivka receive aid from Civil-military cooperation groups and are in fact still alive due to their work. 28 950 165 Ukrainian Politics