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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.

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‘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. 22 401 166 Previously in trend: Aid to Ukraine War

Terrorist shelling of Mariupol outskirts killed one and wounded two soldiers Today the terrorists shelled Mariupol outskirts once again. As a result, one soldier was killed and two were wounded. 21 167 165 Previously in trend: Russia's attack at Mariupol

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. 28 991 165 Ukrainian Politics

Помер мобілізований у Кривому Розі Death of mobilised man in TCR of Kryvyi Rih: mother suspects violent acts, prosecutor’s office says possible abuse of power After the death of a man liable for military service on the territory of the military commissariat in Kryvyi Rih, the Kryvyi Rih Specialised Defence Prosecutor’s Office of the Eastern Region opened criminal proceedings over the possible abuse of authority by officials of the Saksahansk TCR and the SS in Kryvyi Rih. 22 150 164 Incidents

память ато жертвы Casualty statistics: three soldiers killed and three wounded over past day Three Ukrainian soldiers were killed and seven were wounded in the course of the anti-terrorist operation on Feb. 26th. 25 258 162 Ukrainian Politics

Police detain soldier "I’m disabled, what are you doing?": soldier with plate in his hand was harshly detained by police in Dnipropetrovsk region In the city of Samar in the Dnipropetrovsk region, police officers brutally detained a disabled soldier. 30 139 162

одесса аэродром Prosecutors detain Odesa military unit commander over failure to counter airfield seizure, - Matios The members of prosecutor's office detained the acting military unit commander charged with not responding to the seizure of the military unit in Odesa. The volunteer recruit in charge of the squad guarding aviation materiel storage was also detained as he violated military regulations by taking no measures to counter the attackers. 53 943 162 Incidents

Court in the Town of Krasny Sulin in Rostov Region of Russia Decided to Arrest Ukrainian Servisemen The court in the town of Krasny Sulin in Rostov region of Russia decided to detain the commander of the 1st battalion of the 72nd brigade, Major Ivan Voitenko for 2 months and also arrested his 4 subordinates. 14 902 161 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Мобільний застосунок "Резерв+" Already 150,000 citizens have successfully logged into "Rezerv+" application As of 10.40 a.m. on 18 May, 150,000 citizens have already successfully logged in to the Reserve+ app. Hundreds of thousands more requests are in the queue. 24 924 161 War in Ukraine

техника подбитая Ukrainian soldiers received first awards for terrorists’ equipment destruction - Ministry of Defense 128th Brigade soldiers received the first award of 85,000 hryvnia (about $3,270). 56 817 161 Ukrainian Politics

There will be no tougher penalties for military personnel for insubordination, according to the Ministry of Defence. Provisions on tougher penalties for military personnel for disobedience will be removed from bill, - Ministry of Defence The Ministry of Defence has held consultations with the chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Law Enforcement and the chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on National Security, Defence and Intelligence on draft laws No. 13452 and No. 13266, which have caused a public outcry. 5 802 160 Previously in trend: They want to punish soldiers for disobeying orders

Only 11 out of 700 servicemen under age of 20 agreed to leave ATO zone, - Muzhenko Only 11 out of 700 servicemen under the age of 20 agreed to leave the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone in the Donbas. 24 397 159 Ukrainian Politics

A group of young men beat up a soldier in the city of Kremenets, Ternopil region Group of young men on quad bikes beat serviceman in Kremenets, Ternopil region: TCR lieutenant colonel tried to intimidate soldier In Kremenets, in theTernopil region, a group of young men in a state of alcohol intoxication caused a road accident and beat a serviceman, a major of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. A lieutenant colonel from a Territorial Centre of Recruitment and Social Support later arrived at the scene and tried to intimidate the serviceman. 28 742 154 Previously in trend: Beating of serviceman

Ukrainian Soldiers Eliminated Terrorists near Nevelske Village The ATO forces eliminated a militants unit in the battle near the village Nevelske 82 050 153 Ukrainian Politics

дбр Scheme of large-scale embezzlement of food for military was blocked, - SBI SBI employees, together with the National Police of Dnipropetrovsk Region and the Department of Military Counterintelligence of the SSU, exposed an organized group that appropriated and resold food products intended for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 56 252 150 Previously in trend: War

армия пограничники Cabinet To Increase Cash Payments for Soldiers in the ATO Area The Ukrainian government will increase cash payments to those participating in the anti-terrorist operation, equaling amounts for different units to the level of senior military officer. 32 492 150 Ukrainian Politics

армия мобилизация военнослужащие Poroshenko: 23,000 Ukrainians signed contracts which made it possible not to declare seventh draft for military service The increase in number of those willing to do volunteer military service under contract with the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other military formations has allowed not declaring seventh draft for military service. 48 951 149 Ukrainian Politics

сонько Volunteer revealed information about three soldiers killed near Mariupol Volunteer Tetiana Barvinska revealed details about three Ukrainian servicemen whose bodies were transported to Ukraine. 127 139 147 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Three Ukrainian servicemen wounded in Molot mortar explosion in Ukraine Three Ukrainian servicemen wounded in Molot mortar explosion in Ukraine's east, – JFO center Three Ukrainian fighters received injuries as a Molot mortar exploded at a military unit in the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) zone in the Donbas. 12 602 147 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

ато Three Ukrainian military went missing in ATO area Jan.8, - Staff Three Ukrainian servicemen went missing in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone in the Donbas after they left their military base. 124 101 147 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

бригада гвардії легкої національної піхоти україни Ukrainian soldier Starskyi compares National Guard light infantry brigade selection program with US Marines’ hell week A Ukrainian military reveals details of the selection to the light infantry brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine. 52 764 146 Society

Term of MMC for those who are "limitedly fit" has been extended until 5 June More than 1.5 million persons liable for military service who were declared "limited fit" should undergo medical examination by 5 June - General Staff The Verkhovna Rada has extended the deadline for repeated medical examinations for more than 1.5 million people liable for military service until 5 June 2025. 14 951 145

Poroshenko instructs to award master sergeant Vitalii Savchenko for displayed heroism in battle near Starohnativka Vitalii Savchenko spotted the enemy subversive reconnaissance group and repelled the enemy attack on positions of the Armed Forces of Ukraine together with soldiers of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade. 31 144 145 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зсу,авдіївка What language soldiers communicate in trenches or in battle with enemy troops is their personal matter, - language ombudsman Kremin Military personnel who defend Ukraine have the right to decide for themselves which language to communicate on the front line. 5 316 144 Previously in trend: War

гибель Two Officers of the 51st Volyn Brigade Viktor Khmeletskyi and Vasyl Spasionov Died Heroes Fighting Against Terrorists Two officers of the 51st Volyn Brigade Viktor Khmeletskyi and Vasyl Spasionov were killed in the battle with the terrorists in eastern Ukraine 106 268 144 Incidents

оружие турчинов техника Ukraine military should earn as much as state officials, salaries to meet NATO standards, - Turchynov Secretary of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine (NSDC) Oleksandr Turchynov calls for increase of salaries for Ukrainian servicemen and believes their wages must meet NATO standards. 931 652 143 Ukrainian Politics

майдан память теракт Nine Ukrainian soldiers killed, 39 injured over last 24 hours – NSDC 39 soldiers were wounded and nine were killed in the ATO zone on the day before cease-fire introduction. 25 169 142 Ukrainian Politics

порошенко Poroshenko endorses law to strengthen responsibility in army The law stipulates penalties for professional negligence, drinking of alcohol, and violation of the rules for handling weapons. 54 094 142 Ukrainian Politics

матиос 53rd Brigade deputy commander nabbed selling ammunition in ATO area, - Matios The deputy commander of the 53rd Mechanized Brigade was detained in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area while attempting to sell ammunition. 79 783 140 Incidents

порошенко указ демобилизация Poroshenko signed decree on fifth wave of demobilization on front line near Donetsk airport President Petro Poroshenko has signed a decree on demobilization of the military mobilized over the fifth round of draft. 35 115 139 Ukrainian Politics

свічка Conscript died on the territory of TCR in Kryvyi Rih On 5 May 2024, a serviceman died on the territory of the Saksahansk TCR and SS in Kryvyi Rih as a result of a sudden sharp deterioration in his health. 12 889 139 War in Ukraine

михайлов,карпюк,брянськ,горовець,лягов Group of Ukrainian defenders died on territory of Russian Federation during execution of task During the execution of a combat mission on the territory of Russia, four Ukrainian soldiers died: Yurii Horovets, Maksym Mykhaylov, Taras Karpiuk, and Bohdan Liahov. 82 547 139 Previously in trend: War

Ministry of Defence reveals details of new contracts for military personnel New AFU contracts: fixed 1–5-year service terms and higher monthly pay The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine, on the instructions of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has begun preparing new types of contracts for military personnel and corresponding amendments to legislation. 12 585 138 Previously in trend: Contracts for the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Kedruk "I had knife, was not wanted and waited for lawyer": testimony of suspect in killing of TCR service member in Lviv Thirty-year-old Hryhorii Kedruk, suspected of killing Territorial Center of Recruitment and Social Support (TCR and SS) service member Yurii Bondarenko, confirmed in court that he had a knife on him at the time of the incident. 7 476 137 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Up to 9,000 Russian military stay in eastern Ukraine, - Poroshenko 7,000 to 9,000 Russian servicemen are still deployed in the east of Ukraine. 12 163 137 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Case of Ukrainian Officers Who Retreated to Russia Will be Heard in Court Today A trial of five Ukrainian officers of the 72nd Brigade, who were detained by Russian police officers after they were forced to retreat to the territory of the Russian Federation, will take place today in the Rostov region. 30 735 137 Ukrainian Politics

Russian military came under 'friendly' fire in Donetsk region, – Lysenko Six Russian soldiers were killed and 12 were injured in a 'friendly' fire attack in the Donetsk region. 79 257 136 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Poroshenko signs bill making military service more attractive for Ukrainians Poroshenko signs bill making military service more attractive for Ukrainians Ukraine’s President Petro Poroshenko signed the bill "On amending certain laws of Ukraine on the improvement of specific issues of performing military service by the citizens." 29 374 136 Society

Напад на бійця Krakena Павлова Unidentified men in uniform attacked Kraken volunteer Pavlov in Dnipro. Social media reports that it could have been security of People’s Deputy Tyshchenko On June 20, in Dnipro, Dmytro "Son" Pavlov, a volunteer and fighter with the Kraken special unit, was attacked by unidentified men in military uniform. 28 331 136

Search for US soldiers in Lithuania NATO clarifies Rutte’s statement on missing US soldiers in Lithuania: they are still being searched NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte confirmed that four American servicemen who were reported missing at a training range in Lithuania have been killed. 33 599 136 Previously in trend: Disappearance of US soldiers in Lithuania

72 Bodies of Killed Ukrainian Soldiers Found near Ilovaisk and Savur-Mohyla The bodies of 72 deceased Ukrainian military were found near Ilovaisk and Savur-Mohyla. Most of the soldiers were killed in the battle for Ilovaisk. 68 549 135 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

порошенко Poroshenko visited wounded Ukrainian soldiers in Berlin hospital: "I am very proud of heroes like you" During a working trip to Germany, President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko visited Berlin military hospital where several Ukrainian soldiers are undergoing treatment. 34 008 135 Previously in trend: Assistance to the Wounded Aid to Ukraine

яресько Salary of ATO soldiers to increase fourfold, - Minister Jaresko Finance Ministry-developed budget 2016 has allowed to increase monthly salary payments for base area soldiers by almost three times, from 2,341 to 7,000 UAH ($265 monthly), and for anti-terrorist operation (ATO) soldiers - by four times, to 10,300 UAH ($389). 46 834 135 Previously in trend: Budget 2013

Five Russian saboteurs exterminated at Zaitseve, – Defense Ministry Intelligence The Russian-terrorist army suffered more losses in the Donbas. 55 070 135 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

80 percent of reservists ready to take up arms anytime, - MoD A large-scale reserve forces training, involving nine brigades of all operations commands, is about to kick off in five regions across Ukraine. 22 040 135 Society

Непокора військового є злочином Disobedience of serviceman is considered crime even in absence of serious consequences - Supreme Court The Supreme Court ruled that disobedience of a military officer is a crime with formal elements, so criminal liability for it does not depend on the occurrence of socially dangerous consequences. 24 142 134

Кулеба доручив дипломатам тримати справу щодо вбивства двох громадян України в ФРН на особливому контролі. Murder of Ukrainian soldiers in Germany: Kuleba instructs diplomats to keep case under special control Diplomats should take the case of the murder of two Ukrainian servicemen in Germany under special control. 30 332 133 World

смерть One soldier killed, five wounded over the past 24 hours - ATO headquarters Over the past 24 hours, one soldier was killed in the ATO area, five were wounded. 17 121 133 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine