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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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карта сентября 13 ато Situation in ATO area slightly deteriorated: eight attacks over past day, - HQ Yesterday, at the end of the day, the situation in the ATO area slightly deteriorated. 10 187 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

US claims deterioration of situation in Donbas. About 430 Ukraine's fighters killed over year, - Pentagon More than 400 Ukrainian troops have died in fighting since the Minsk II cease-fire agreement was adopted one year ago, with Russia playing a major role in the violence. 11 824 58 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

First staff exercise of Ukrainian-Lithuanian-Polish joint brigade to take place in February 2016 Staff exercise of the joint brigade of the Ukrainian, Lithuanian, and Polish armed forces -- LITPOLUKRBRIG -- which had been created last year, will take part in February 2016. 3 569 57 Ukrainian Politics

Олександр Дмітрієв погрожував бійцям Сухопутних військ Асгард Soldiers of "Asgard" unit said that Dmitriev, adviser to commander of Land Forces, threatened to "break military through knee." AFU responded. VIDEO+PHOTOS Soldiers of the "Asgard" military group of the "Ochi" unit reported threats and humiliation from Oleksandr Dmitriev (Tykhokhod), who introduced himself as an adviser to the commander of the Land Forces of AFU, Oleksandr Pavliuk. 19 929 57

міноборони Ukrainian military shot down helicopter of occupiers of Ka-52 from "Igla", - Ministry of Defense A Russian Ka-52 Alligator helicopter shot down a Ukrainian defender with the help of Igla MANPADS. 16 425 57 Previously in trend: War

MoD cuts company size to "improve" understaffing rate, - volunteer Mysiahin Ukraine's Ministry of Defense has found the way to "improve" the percentage of understaffing in combat units, offering to reduce the size of companies from 99 to 78 people, which makes understaffing rate fall from 40-60 percent to 20-30 percent. 21 429 57 Ukrainian Politics

Kateryna Troian FPV drone operator Kateryna (Meow) Troian killed in action on Pokrovsk front. PHOTO Kateryna Troian, an FPV drone operator from the 82nd Separate Air Assault Brigade, callsign "Meow," was killed in action on the Pokrovsk front during a combat mission. 24 362 94 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

військовий,квіток Verification of conscript registry has been completed, and its quality has reached 88%. The Ministry of Defence has completed the verification of the electronic register of conscipts, "Oberih". The Ministry plans to create a document confirming the status of a conscript. 18 123 57 War in Ukraine

полторак Procurement violations should be treated as crimes against state, - Minister Poltorak June 20, Defense Minister, army Gen. Stepan Poltorak met with Chief Military Prosecutor Anatolii Matios. They discussed the pressing issues within the Ukrainian Armed Forces, in particular the maintenance of military discipline and army procurement. 17 428 56 Ukrainian Politics

взрыв 20-year-old military killed, three young people wounded in Vinnytsia blast. PHOTOS Police seized five shells, a spent tube of RPG-26, two smoke barrels and three arms for fragmentation grenades. 63 751 56 Ukrainian Politics

Воїни 23 ОСБ вимагають відставки командира 23rd SRB of AFU expressed distrust of commander and demanded his resignation: You personally have not been to any combat position The soldiers of the 23rd separate rifle battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine expressed their distrust of the commander and demanded his resignation. 11 878 56 Previously in trend: War

соревнования военнослужащие ато бойцы Ukrainian soldiers that lost limbs in ATO area competed in CrossFit. PHOTOS The CrossFit competition among participants of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the east of Ukraine who were wounded in combat activities and lost their limbs took part in Kyiv on May 22. 34 608 56 Society

Russian strike in Dnipropetrovsk region on November 1: Ukrainian serviceman recounts AFU soldier on Russian strike during awards ceremony in Dnipropetrovsk region: "Most likely, someone "leaked" us" A serviceman of the 35th Marine Brigade gave testimony about the strike on battalion personnel during an awards ceremony in a village in Dnipropetrovsk region on 1 November. 10 333 56 Previously in trend: Russian strike at awards ceremony

обеспечение,забезпечення,денежное,грошове Ministry of Defense showed new level of financial support for military compared to 2022. INFOGRAPHICS The Ministry of Defense has published consolidated tables of the average level of financial support of military personnel since March 2023. 24 282 55 Previously in trend: War

Russia's Investigative Committee accuses Ukrainian officers of shelling civilians in Donbas Russian Prosecutor's Office Investigative Committee has launched a criminal case against Ukrainian security agencies for alleged war crimes committed in the eastern Donbas region. 11 529 55 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

память ато One soldier killed, two wounded in mine tripping yesterday, - ATO speaker One Ukrainian soldier was killed, two were wounded while conducting battle missions in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area yesterday. 7 973 55 Ukrainian Politics

гибель михаил покидченко Fighter of 128th brigade Mykhailo Pokydchenko killed in Opytne area. PHOTO Ukrainian serviceman of the 128th brigade Mykhailo Pokydchenko was killed in action on Dec. 5. 84 324 55 Incidents

Two military killed on May 13 during scheduled exercise in JFO area Two military killed on May 13 during scheduled exercise in JFO area Two servicemen were killed during a scheduled exercise in the area of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) on Wednesday, May 13, the press service of the JFO reported. 13 306 55 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зеленський,поранені Zelensky visited wounded Ukrainian defenders in hospital. VIDEO&PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Ukrainian defenders who are undergoing treatment after injuries. 6 874 55 Previously in trend: War

Chinese military may take part in peacekeeping mission China may take part in peacekeeping mission in Ukraine - Welt Chinese diplomats have asked the EU to consider the possibility of their military participation in a potential peacekeeping mission in Ukraine. 7 093 67 Previously in trend: foreign peacekeepers

спецназ Training of platoon and unit commanders of new National Guard brigade created under NATO standards to start Dec. 17 This is the first professional infantry unit consisting of volunteers solely, created under NATO standards and meeting requirements of the modern ‘hybrid’ warfare and low-intensity local conflict. 18 803 54 Ukrainian Politics

наручники Two murderers of Ukrainian serviceman caught trying to escape to Russia, - National Police The police have detained two suspects in the murder of a soldier on the border with Russia adjacent to the Kharkiv region. 39 458 54 Incidents

Attacker on serviceman with drugs and weapons detained in Chernihiv Man with drugs and weapons detained in Chernihiv after attacking serviceman - National Police. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Chernihiv, police detained a man who attacked a soldier, used pepper spray and threatened him with a truncheon. 4 853 80

взрыв KrAZ truck with Ukrainian military tripped mine, three soldiers wounded, - Luhansk Regional State Administration A KrAZ truck with Ukrainian servicemen was blown up by a land mine in Krasna Talivka village in the Luhansk region, leaving three people injured. 17 754 53 Previously in trend: Tuka in the Luhansk region

ляшко Cryobanks will not dispose of frozen biological material of fallen soldiers - Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health has stated that cryobanks will not dispose of biological material from the dead military. 7 037 53 Previously in trend: War

взрыв Five soldiers tripped bomb in Donetsk region, one of them died, - National Police On Tuesday, Feb. 2, five soldiers encountered a tripwire. One of them died and four others were taken to a military hospital in Svatove (the Luhansk region). 33 588 52 Incidents

Poroshenko signs decree establishing Day of Ukraine’s Naval Infantry on May 23 Poroshenko signs decree establishing Day of Ukraine’s Naval Infantry on May 23 President of Ukraine Petro Poroshenko signed a decree on the professional Day of Ukrainian Marine Corps which shall be annually celebrated on May 23. 20 521 51 Incidents

Zelenskyy congratulated the Armed Forces of Ukraine You stood when almost no one believed in Ukraine. And you stood, - Zelenskyy congratulated military on Day of Armed Forces of Ukraine. VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated Ukrainian military personnel on Armed Forces Day, which is celebrated in our country on 6 December. 4 750 72

воин Lviv region bids last farewell to 18-year-old soldier Volodymyr Kniaziev. VIDEO Last tribute to the serviceman of the 24th separate mechanized brigade Volodymyr Kniaziev was paid in his home village. 31 438 51 Society

Eight states tried to recruit agents among Ukrainian military in 2016, - SBU The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) claims eight foreign states sought to recruit agents among Ukrainian servicemen in 2016. 37 445 51 Ukrainian Politics

Militants continue attacks on Ukrainian army positions, use mortars and grenade launchers, - ATO press center Militants do not stop attacks on Ukrainian troops' positions at the Donetsk and Mariupol directions. 3 137 50 Incidents

військовий,мобілізація,квиток Ministry of Digital Transformation and Ministry of Defense are working on introduction of military ID card, it will not be in Diia, - Fedorov The Ministry of Digital Transformation and the Ministry of Defense are currently working on the introduction of an electronic military ID card. It will not be available in the Diia app. 7 249 50 Tech

дтп,донецьк In occupied Donbas, there was road accident with Russian soldiers, 16 people died. VIDEO On the road between the occupied Shakhtarsk and Torez in Donbas, a road accident occurred with the participation of the Russian military. As a result, 16 of them died, and three are in intensive care in serious condition. 17 542 50 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Two Ukrainian servicemen killed in Donbas – JFO HQ Two Ukrainian servicemen killed in Donbas – JFO HQ Two Ukrainian Joint Forces servicemen were killed in Donbas on Monday, July 13, the press service of the Joint Forces Operation (JFO) headquarters has reported. 11 674 49 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

сватово Bodies of two more soldiers found in Svatove storage facilities, - Regional State Administration. PHOTOS Bodies of two military who were killed by the fire at the ammunition storage have been found in Svatove, the Luhansk region. The deceased were field engineers from the field engineering unit, originally from the Volyn and Cherkasy regions. 10 310 49 Previously in trend: Explosions in Svatove

The military has until January 1 to return from the AWOL Military have time until January 1 to return from AWOL - SBI Military personnel who have gone AWOL from their place of service for the first time have until 1 January 2025 to return without incurring criminal liability. 10 020 49 Previously in trend: War

No fatalities in Ukrainian army over past day, seven soldiers injured in 60 enemy attacks, six Russian terrorists killed, one injured in backfire No fatalities in Ukrainian army over past day, seven soldiers injured in 60 enemy attacks, six Russian terrorists killed, one injured in backfire Combined Russian-separatist forces keep violating truce in Joint Forces Operation (JFO) zone: Ukrainian troops came under 60 attacks including 26 artillery and mortar strikes over the past 24 hours. 16 496 49 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

зсу Ukrainian Armed Forces dismiss two commanders - media The Armed Forces of Ukraine continue to reshuffle their personnel. Today, two more commanders were dismissed: Major General Andrii Kovalchuk and Major General Serhii Litvinov. 15 517 49 Ukrainian Politics

Ветерану Маджарову досі не присвоїли статус інваліда війни We are burden on budget, how can we take such "gratitude?" - veteran Madzharov, who lives in dormitory after being wounded, addressed authorities. VIDEO Veteran Andrii Madzharov, who got discharged from the Armed Forces after being wounded, cannot be granted the status of a war veteran. 12 130 49 Previously in trend: War

память жертвы ато Two persons killed, six wounded yesterday, - ATO speaker Two persons were killed, six received injuries in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area yesterday, Sept. 2. 14 897 49 Incidents

армия учения военные пехота военнослужащие черные воины морская воин береты Over 100 Ukrainian marines passed black beret test, - Navy. PHOTOS After passing all tests and taking the oath of marine, soldiers were solemnly given the black berets - a symbol of being part of an elite naval unit. 46 699 48 Ukrainian Politics

ранение ато бойцы вуйчич Without arms and legs, but with a thirst for life: legendary Nick Vujicic met with ATO fighters in Kyiv hospital. PHOTOS+VIDEO Australian philanthropist, writer, and singer Nick Vujicic, who was born with a rare hereditary disease without all the limbs, with only two stunted toes, met with ATO fighters in Kyiv Military Hospital, where he expressed admiration for Ukrainian soldiers. 92 015 48 Photo News

weapons,military Military personnel who have been serving on front lines since 2022 will gradually be rotated out - Ministry of Defense Ukrainian troops who have been on the front line since 2022 will gradually be rotated out of combat zones. 16 198 80 Previously in trend: Military rotation

раненные Over 700 Wounded Ukrainian Soldiers are Being Treated in Hospitals in Ukraine. VIDEO 745 Ukrainian soldiers wounded in the conflict zone in eastern Ukraine are being treated in military hospitals. 12 472 48 Ukrainian Politics

солдат боец ато военнослужащий "IFV comes out and fires, machine guns or AA guns follow," - ATO fighter describes attacks on Ukrainian positions outside Marinka. PHOTOS Russian terrorist troops near Marinka (the Donetsk region) employ the tactics of raids. 22 889 48 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

afu Only 1 billion hryvnias spent on "Zelenskyy’s thousand" could provide additional 7.5 million hryvnias for needs of each brigade, - military Mykytenko On 15 November, the first day of the Winter Support programme, approximately 1 million Ukrainians applied to receive 1,000 hryvnia from the state, amounting to 1 billion hryvnia from the budget. At the same time, the billion is divided among 130 combat brigades, which is 7.5 million for each. 8 729 93 Previously in trend: Winter support from government

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский Russian militants opened fire upon Ukrainian positions 44 times yesterday, employed banned mortars and artillery Dec. 31, 2016, Russian occupation troops conducted 44 cases of fire upon the Ukrainian Armed Forces' positions in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) area in the east of Ukraine. 9 478 47 Ukrainian Politics

зозуля Europa League medal put up for auction: soccer player Zozulia set to help ATO soldiers. PHOTOS Forward of FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk Roman Zozulia has put his Europa League final medal up for charity auction. The player intends to spend all proceeds on the needs of Ukrainian troops in ATO area. 13 400 47 Society