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Ukrainian servicemen have been pivotal in ensuring the nation's security amidst ongoing challenges. Recently, President Zelenskyy honored numerous servicemen with state awards, recognizing their valiant efforts. He also announced an additional 15 days of leave to acknowledge their sacrifices. Meanwhile, incidents such as the kidnapping in the Dnipropetrovsk region, the tragic deaths of POWs, and other criminal activities highlight ongoing risks. Dedicating resources to new training programs, especially for drone operators, demonstrates Ukraine's commitment to strengthening its defenses. These developments reflect the complex landscape faced by Ukrainian servicemen, balancing their roles as defenders and the personal risks they endure daily.

What recent awards have Ukrainian servicemen received?

Recently, President Zelenskyy awarded 504 Ukrainian defenders, 285 of them posthumously, for their courage in defending the nation. These awards highlight the bravery and dedication of Ukraine's servicemen in the face of aggression.

How is Ukraine supporting its military personnel in 2025?

In 2025, Ukraine is supporting its military personnel through expanded leave policies, new training programs, and state awards. The "Contract 18-24" program for drone operators and additional leave days are part of efforts to enhance servicemen's well-being and effectiveness.

What legal issues have Ukrainian servicemen faced lately?

Legal challenges include cases of kidnapping, theft, and unauthorized weapon sales involving servicemen. These incidents underscore the complex social dynamics in war-affected regions and the ongoing efforts to maintain discipline and order within military ranks.

How are fallen servicemen honored in Ukraine?

Fallen servicemen in Ukraine are honored through state awards, such as being posthumously named Heroes of Ukraine. Ceremonies and national recognition play crucial roles in acknowledging their ultimate sacrifices for the country’s sovereignty and freedom.

What measures has Ukraine taken against internal misconduct within its army?

Ukraine actively investigates and prosecutes internal misconduct through agencies like the State Bureau of Investigation. Recent actions against officers involved in theft, smuggling, and abuse of power highlight ongoing efforts to uphold integrity within the military.

What are the recent developments in military training programs in Ukraine?

Recent developments in Ukrainian military training include the introduction of two-day sessions on countering drones and the expansion of specialized training programs under "Contract 18-24," aimed at fortifying the technological capabilities of the armed forces.

Has Ukraine launched any new initiatives for military personnel on leave?

Yes, Ukraine has recently introduced initiatives allowing military personnel to take an additional 15 days of leave starting August 2025. This extension aims to provide servicemen with more time for recuperation and family visits amid ongoing military duties.

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орден герой украины народный 21 Ukrainians awarded title of National Hero of Ukraine, including well-known fighters, doctors, and volunteers. PHOTOS First Orders of the National Hero of Ukraine were awarded to 21 great Ukrainians (14 military and seven civilians) yesterday, including soldiers, medics, volunteers and a chaplain. 80 033 120 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army

афанас Fighter of 81st Assault Brigade Oleh Afanas killed while conducting combat task yesterday. PHOTOS Ukrainian serviceman Oleh Afanas (born 1991) was killed yesterday morning. 151 523 120 Incidents

церква,хмельницький Hundreds of people came to UOC-MP church in Khmelnytskyi, where a soldier was beaten. PHOTOS In city of Khmelnytsky, about 500 people gathered for a demonstration in front of a temple of Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Moscow Patriarchate after a military officer was beaten there. Representatives of local regional administration asked to reduce tension level and let relevant services resolve this conflict. 28 937 119 Society

память молитва молебен иловайск Memorial service for fallen heroes of Ilovaisk took place in Kyiv. VIDEO+PHOTOS People gathered near the Memorial Wall on Kyiv's Mykhailivska Square to pay tribute to Ukrainian warriors slain in the Ilovaisk encirclement in 2014. 21 045 119 Ukrainian Politics

военные могила Remnants of Two Ukrainian Soldiers Were Found in Donbas. Volunteers Attempt to Identify Them. PHOTOS Volunteers found the bodies of two Ukrainian soldiers in a field in the Donbas. Photos contain graphic images. 62 859 119 World

війна,апостол Wife in hospital hugs her husband, soldier of 47th brigade Andrii, who lost his hands and sight in battle against invaders. PHOTOS Andrii, a Ukrainian defender from the 47th brigade, headed the air reconnaissance unit. During a combat mission, he came under fire, one of the shells exploded just under his feet. 47 299 119 Previously in trend: War

полторак poltorak Ukrainian troops’ combat losses amount to 623 soldiers this year, Minister Poltorak says The situation in the country’s east tends to deteriorate. The enemy has violated truce almost 7,000 times this year. 21 908 119 Incidents

пьянство Officers detained for drunk humiliation of 93rd Brigade soldiers reprimanded and released from custody, - military police Two officers of the 93rd Brigade, who had been detained by their subordinates for being under influence, were reprimanded and released from custody. 59 968 119 Incidents

MoD: safety measures violation is working theory of probe into mortar explosion at Rivne training area MoD: safety measures violation is working theory of probe into mortar explosion at Rivne training area Ukraine’s Defense Ministry initiated internal investigation into the explosion of mortar at combined arms shooting range in Rivne. 28 159 118 Incidents

армия Poroshenko: 25 Ukrainian Soldiers Freed from the Captivity of the Terrorists 25 Ukrainian soldiers are freed from the captivity of the terrorists 27 627 118 Ukrainian Politics

In Luhansk Unknown Assailants Conducted an Armed Attack on the Troops In Luhansk unidentified persons assaulted Zhytomyr Mechanized Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 33 020 117 Incidents

потери Three Ukrainian soldiers killed, 20 wounded and traumatized in action as at 6 p.m., - Staff Three Ukrainian servicemen were killed, 20 were wounded or suffered injuries in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area as at 6 p.m. Jan. 30. 98 219 117 Incidents

калина,паламар Deputy Commander of Azov Regiment Palamar - Zelensky: Take care of civilians and wounded soldiers who die in agony at Azovstal. VIDEO The Russians once again broke their promise and did not allow the evacuation of civilians who continue to hide in the basement of Azovstal. 20 781 115 Previously in trend: War

Social policy minister: retired military to have their pensions reviewed retroactively in three stages from Jan. 1, 2018 Social policy minister: retired military to have their pensions reviewed retroactively in three stages from Jan. 1, 2018 Recalculation of military pensions will be carried out retroactively from January 1, 2018. Revaluation will be implemented in three stages after adoption of the law on the pension coverage of the retired military personnel. 19 621 114 Economics

армия порошенко военнослужащие ато Law on register of persons subject to conscription enters into force The law on creation of the Unified State Register of persons liable for military service has entered into force. 127 076 114 Incidents

Investigative Committee of Russian Federation Requests the Arrest of Five Ukrainian Officers and Pins the use of Phosphorus Weapons on Them Следственный комитет РФ подал ходатайство об аресте пяти украинских военнослужащих из 72-й бригады, которые были вынуждены отступить на территорию России. 16 490 113 Incidents

память жертвы ато Two Ukrainian soldiers killed, five wounded in ATO area over the past day - ATO speaker Over the past 24 hours, two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and five wounded in the ATO area. 13 163 113 Incidents

Russia strengthens its units in Donbas, – Defense Ministry Russia reinforces its units in the Donbas with personnel, weapons, and military equipment. 22 908 113 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

7 Ukrainian Soldiers Were Killed during the Battle in the Donetsk region - ATO Press Center During the battle near Novoselivka-1 village in the Donetsk region, 7 Ukrainian soldiers were killed and 6 injured. 30 610 112 Ukrainian Politics

хмельницький Beating of soldier in UOC-MP church in Khmelnytsky: police opened proceedings The police opened an investigation into the beating of a man in military uniform in one of the temples of the city of Khmelnytsky. 23 934 112 Society

PM Hroisman: 498,000 retired military to have their pension payments increased PM Hroisman: 498,000 retired military to have their pension payments increased The government decision to increase servicemen’s pension payments concerns 498,000 retired military. 23 622 111 Economics

майдан похороны прощание военнослужащие авдеевка герои потери Friends and relatives say final goodbyes in Kyiv to military killed in Avdiivka. PHOTOS On Wednesday, Feb. 1, Kyiv's Maidain Nezalezhnosti hosted a farewell ceremony for Ukrainian military killed in Avdiivka. 96 643 111 Previously in trend: Avdiivka fighting

медаль medal Poroshenko awarded 207 Ukrainian military with State Decorations President Petro Poroshenko signed Decree “On Granting State Decorations of Ukraine”. 28 605 111 Incidents

свеча 2,269 servicemen killed defending Ukraine from Russian aggression, - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko said that 2,269 soldiers have been killed since the beginning of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO). 15 844 111 Society

Soldiers 'Mothers of Ukraine Committee Urged Russian Mothers to Take Their "Accidentally Strayed in Donbas" Children Back Home Mothers of the Ukrainian army soldiers called on Russian servicemen’s mothers to resist a bloody war with Ukraine unleashed by the Kremlin and promote the withdrawal of Russian troops from the territory of Ukraine. 15 354 110 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

всу ATO soldiers' salary set at 17,000 hryvnia since Sept. 1, additional bonus paid for participation in combat activities, - Defense Ministry A salary paid to privates of "soldier" rank who conduct tasks in the anti-terrorist operation area (ATO) has been set at 17,000 hryvnia ($644 monthly). 41 820 109 Ukrainian Politics

Censor.NET Readers Helped Raise Over 200,000 Hryvnias for First Aid Kits for Soldiers of the Ukrainian Army In two and a half weeks Censor.Net readers helped raise more than 200 000 hryvnia on the staffing of 150 first-aid kits, and other hemostatic agents for the soldiers of the Ukrainian army. Volunteers continue to provide soldiers with modern first-aid kit, and send them shipments of bandages and tourniquets to the front. 11 105 108 Society

смерть 21-year-old Ukrainian soldier Roman Svirzhevskyi killed in ATO area May 1, - volunteer Viktoria Shynkarenko Ukrainian soldier Roman Svirzhevskyi, who was only 21 years old, was killed in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area May 1. 127 141 107 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Nine Russian сontractors killed in Syria, - Wall Street Journal As many as nine Russian contractors died when a mortar round hit their base in western Syria in October of this year. According to interlocutors of the medium, the dead Russians were members of a closed military group called OSM, which participated in military operations in the Donbas. 29 165 107 Previously in trend: War in Syria

порошенко Extra compensation payments to ATO fighters to increase effective April 1, - Poroshenko President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko has ordered to increase compensation payments to military who conduct combat tasks in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area. 41 015 107 Ukrainian Politics

Russia Holds Ukrainian Soldiers Hostages: There Are No Legal Grounds for This - Ministry of Justice Justice Minister Pavlo Petrenko said that Russia has no legal reasons to hold on its territory the Ukrainian soldiers who were forced to retreat and believes the Ukrainian military are hostages. 20 428 107 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Four Russian soldiers killed in Donbas, nine wounded, - Intelligence Russian army has incurred more losses in the Donbas. 55 236 106 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

сидоренко Petition to award Colonel-tankman Yevhen Sydorenko title of Hero of Ukraine created on president’s website The petition on immediate awarding of Colonel Yevhen Sydorenko the distinguished and deserved title of Hero of Ukraine for his immense contribution into withdrawal of Ukrainian convoys from Ilovaisk operating T72B3 tank captured from the Russians has been created on the website of the president of Ukraine Sept. 15. 37 334 106 Incidents

память жертвы ато ATO casualties Nine Ukrainian soldiers killed, 26 wounded on Sunday Nine Ukrainian soldiers were killed in clashes with mercenaries in the east of Ukraine, 26 were wounded over the past 24 hours. 16 336 105 Incidents

вмс выпуск украины академии курсанты-нахимовцы Nakhimov Naval Academy cadets, who sang Ukrainian anthem as Russian flag was raised in Crimea, graduate from Odesa Naval Academy. PHOTOS 32 cadets of the Odesa National Naval Academy, who refused to violate the oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian people in Sevastopol, Crimea, two years ago, have been granted lieutenant shoulder straps and dirks. 39 130 104 Incidents

армия военнослужащие 13 Ukrainian Soldiers Freed from Terrorist Captivity in Luhansk As a result of a successful operation 13 Ukrainian soldiers released from captivity in the Luhansk region. 35 732 104 Ukrainian Politics

смерть "Warriors of Light, Rest in Peace": Dnipropetrovsk Says Farewell to 21 Anonymous Defenders of Ukraine. PHOTOS Dnipropetrovsk has said goodbye to 21 anonymous defender of Ukraine. 37 475 104 Ukrainian Politics

армия всу "Ukraine's army big victory": Poroshenko signs law to improve career patterns President Petro Poroshenko has signed the law on amendments to some legislative acts of Ukraine in terms of improving army career patterns. 102 710 103 Ukrainian Politics

"Квартал 95" без дозволу використав у своєму шоу відео полеглого воїна Law enforcement agencies should investigate "creativity" of Kvartal 95. Law should be applied to everyone, - ES People’s Deputy Friz After the Kvartal 95 studio used a video of the fallen soldier Yurii Nazarenko in the Evening Kvartal program without the permission of his family, law enforcement agencies should investigate the "creativity" of the team, because the law that provides for liability for humiliating Ukrainian defenders should be applied to all without exception. 13 501 103

полигон Explosion rocks Yavoriv firing range, wounds three military, - TSN Three Ukrainian soldiers received injuries in an explosion at Yavoriv training range in the Lviv region. 25 992 103 Incidents

россия военные донбасс High-ranking Russian officers arrived in Donbas to investigate data leak, - Defense Ministry Intelligence. PHOTOS Main Intelligence Department of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine reported about new facts of participation of staff officers of the Armed Forces of Russia in war crimes in the Donbas. The International Criminal Court will be provided with this information. 141 082 102 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

память жертвы ато One soldier killed in terrorist shelling of Ukrainian positions in Pisky A military clash occurred in Pisky village near the Donetsk airport on Friday afternoon, which resulted in injuring of two soldiers of the Ukrainian Armed Forces of the 93rd brigade. 13 570 102 Ukrainian Politics

больница Russia Ceased Providing Information on Ukrainian Wounded on its Territory - Consul General The Russian side has ceased to provide the Ukrainian consulate in Rostov-on-Don with the information about Ukrainian soldiers being treated in hospitals of the Rostov region. 17 310 102 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Assistance to the Wounded

Sending MH17-killer Buk to Ukraine was approved by Putin, - Bellingcat expert Romein The decision to deploy in Ukraine the Buk air-to-surface missile system which downed Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 in skies over the Donbas in July 2014 could have hardly been made without direct approval/knowledge of Mr. Putin. 32 892 102 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine Russian terrorists downed MH17

Social policy minister: soldiers to receive larger salaries, pensions in 2018 Social policy minister: soldiers to receive larger salaries, pensions in 2018 Ukraine’s Minister of Social Policy Andrii Reva says the military personnel will receive increased salaries and pensions since Jan. 1, 2018. 29 707 101 Ukrainian Politics

дтп Military man was beaten to death at checkpoint at entrance to Kyiv, - National Police. PHOTOS The driver of the Honda car ran into a military man at the checkpoint. The victim died from his injuries. Criminal proceedings have been initiated. 25 811 100 War in Ukraine

Зловмисники, що напали на поліцейських на Вінниччині Killing of police officer in Vinnytsia region: attackers were carrying 100 grenades and 25,000 rounds of ammunition Law enforcement officers found about 100 grenades and 25,000 rounds of ammunition in the pond, which were thrown by the accused in the attack on police officers in Vinnytsia region. 20 896 100 Incidents

Військовий квиток Mobilized man dies in Rivne hospital: relatives suspect he was beaten, OC "West" says he committed AWOL and was outside military unit for 3 days before his death (updated). DOCUMENT On 22 October 2024, Yurii Protsyk, who was mobilised on 16 October, died in a hospital in Rivne. His family suspects that he was beaten, which could have been the cause of his death. 26 559 100

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