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Discover the latest developments concerning servicemen in Ukraine. Recently, Khmelnytskyi region mourns the loss of two servicemen during a Russian drone attack. Efforts are ongoing to investigate the circumstances surrounding their deaths. Additionally, soldier welfare is in focus as calls grow to address the extended deployment of the 153rd Separate Mechanized Brigade. Ukraine's commitment to its defenders is evident with state awards presented to families of fallen heroes. Meanwhile, financial measures, such as significant contracts for combat personnel, are underway to improve the conditions for active servicemen. These events highlight the critical role and challenges faced by servicemen in the ongoing defense efforts.

What are the recent incidents involving Ukrainian servicemen?

Recent incidents involve drone attacks in Khmelnytskyi, extended deployments without rotation, and the acknowledgment of servicemen with state awards. These events underscore ongoing challenges and valor among Ukraine's defenders.

How is Ukraine addressing the welfare of its servicemen?

Ukraine is focusing on improving conditions for servicemen through financial incentives, addressing rotation needs, and deploying repatriation efforts for fallen defenders. These reflect the nation's commitment to its military personnel.

What measures are being taken for fallen Ukrainian servicemen?

Repatriation measures are actively returning the remains of fallen servicemen to Ukraine. This process involves coordination by the Ukrainian Armed Forces and demonstrates respect and commitment to its fallen heroes.

What is the significance of drone competitions among servicemen?

Drone competitions, like the Wild Drones event in Truskavets, offer servicemen an opportunity to showcase their UAV skills, enhancing military capabilities and fostering camaraderie within the Defense Forces.

How is the Ukrainian government recognizing the contributions of servicemen?

President Zelenskyy is actively recognizing servicemen by presenting state awards to the families of fallen heroes and directly acknowledging the courage and sacrifices of active military personnel.

What challenges do Ukrainian servicemen face on the front lines?

Challenges include extended deployments without rotations, critical supply shortages, and exposure to combat conditions. These factors highlight the need for improved logistical support and welfare measures for frontline troops.

Are there legislative changes affecting Ukrainian servicemen?

Legislative discussions are underway to create private military companies, providing veterans with job opportunities. This move aims to integrate combat experience economically and support servicemen's transitions.

Why is financial remuneration important for Ukrainian servicemen?

Financial remuneration for servicemen is crucial to sustaining morale and ensuring that combat and logistical roles are adequately compensated, reflecting the risks and dedication required in defense roles.

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Airborne Assault Forces soldier freed after 4 years in captivity: details As part of rescue operation, soldier from Airborne Assault Forces was freed after four years in Russian captivity. VIDEO+PHOTOS As part of a special rescue operation, a soldier from the Ukrainian Armed Forces’ Airborne Assault Troops, who had been held captive by the Russians for four years, has been successfully returned to territory controlled by Ukraine. 5 728 3 Previously in trend: Return from occupation

What are military personnel saying about the new army reform? Army reform was drawn up without consultation with military personnel who are not afraid to speak truth, - Ukrainian Armed Forces officer Osyka. VIDEO The Ministry of Defence and the General Staff need to consult with the military before making any changes. 3 155 47 Previously in trend: Reforms in the army

Army reform: what will change for the military? Salary increases, new contracts and recruitment of foreign nationals: Zelenskyy has unveiled details of reform. VIDEO Salaries for military personnel in the rear will be increased to 30,000 hryvnias, and there will be three types of military service contracts. 4 868 44 Previously in trend: Reforms in the army

Zelenskyy made a statement on increasing payments to military personnel There are resources to increase pay in army. Minimum of 30,000 UAH in rear, – Zelenskyy. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has stated that Ukraine has the resources to increase military personnel’s salaries. 3 628 58 Previously in trend: Reforms in the army

Kozel, Kupol Administrative chaos at front has not gone away, we need clear strategy for dispersed mobile defence, – Colonel Kupol. VIDEO Anatolii (Kupol) Kozel, a reserve colonel in the Ukrainian Armed Forces, has stated that order must be restored within the Ukrainian Armed Forces and the state as a whole, that populism must be eliminated, and that the focus must be on saving the lives of soldiers, as territory can be regained,... 3 178 14 Previously in trend: The problem in the Ukrainian army

A film about the unique rehabilitation of seriously wounded soldiers at the Unbroken centre UNBROKEN. Rehabilitation from inside: from the operating theatre to first step | Film by Hryhorii Pyrlik. VIDEO What happens to a person when a doctor gives them a ‘prognosis of less than three per cent’? When their chances are less than three per cent? When soldiers spend a month in a coma, undergo dozens of operations, and have to relearn how to walk, eat and see the world around them? 1 314 1 Previously in trend: Rehabilitation of military

Soldier Dmytro Matiash "Beaten like dog": veteran of 3rd SAB reported being beaten by military personnel at the TCR in Dnipro, police are investigating. VIDEO Dmytro Matiash, a soldier with the 3rd Army Corps who was left disabled as a result of the war, has reported that he was beaten by staff at the Dnipro TCR. 14 377 106 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Beating of servicemen

The soldier is suspected of fraud and evading service Officer from Dnipropetrovsk region, on fictitious "sick leave," gambled at casino and received his salary, – SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS An officer from the Dnipropetrovsk region has been informed of new allegations – whilst on a fraudulent sick leave, he visited casinos and received his salary. 5 580 14

Two soldiers spent a year surrounded in Donetsk Oblast Fighters from Skelia unit withdraw two soldiers from position after year in encirclement in Kramatorsk direction. VIDEO Soldiers from the 425th Separate Assault Regiment "Skelia" have withdrawn two servicemen from the 30th Brigade from their position; the pair had spent a year effectively surrounded in the Kramatorsk direction of the Donetsk region. 8 858 24 Previously in trend: Fightings in Kramatorsk direction Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers withdraw from positions

Kyiv bids farewell to fallen AFU serviceman Mykyta Dotsenko Kyiv bids farewell to fallen AFU serviceman Mykyta Dotsenko. VIDEO Today, 12 March, a farewell ceremony was held at the Holy Transfiguration Cathedral for Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) serviceman Mykyta Dotsenko, who was heroically killed while defending his homeland. 3 666 3 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Ukrainian soldier Infantrymen of "Pomsta" held defence in Lyman direction for 140 days. Soldiers Lapa and Malyi spoke about their survival tactics. VIDEO Infantrymen from the "Silver Trio" unit of the "Pomsta" Brigade had been holding their defence in the Lyman direction for 140 days. During this time, they endured shelling, FPV drone strikes and fought battles with the enemy. 4 062 6 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Lyman sector

Former military officer demanded money from the family of a fallen defender: what is known? Serviceman detained for demanding 500,000 hryvnias from family of fallen defender in Vinnytsia region – SBI. VIDEO+PHOTOS A former soldier from one of the Vinnytsia region units was caught red-handed demanding money from the family of a fallen defender. 5 332 20 Previously in trend: Extortion of funds

Attack on soldiers of the 24th Aidar Battalion Group of unknown individuals armed with weapons attacked Aydar servicemen in Dnipropetrovsk region. VIDEO Today, 21 February, an extraordinary event took place in one of the cities of the Dnipropetrovsk region. A group of six unknown individuals attacked soldiers fromthe Aidar battalion. 12 523 87 Previously in trend: Attack on military personnel

Tymofiiko "When I write, I can distract myself": story of commander of company of UAV operators and writer Serhii Tymofiiko. VIDEO+PHOTO Serhii Tymofiiko, commander of the 63rd SMB's UAV company, talked about how he combines commanding his unit with his literary activities. Serhii edited his last two books during the fighting in the Serebryanskyi Forest, and is now writing a new thriller novel. 1 566 2

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. VIDEO&PHOTOS During today’s prisoner exchange, defender Nazar Daletskyi returned to Ukraine. He had been presumed dead since September 2022. 10 089 5 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap

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. VIDEO 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... 28 911 154 Previously in trend: Beating of serviceman

Soldiers of the Steel Border of the SBGS Korea and Pastor Two "Steel Border" fighters returned after almost 5 months at positions near Kursk. VIDEO Soldiers from the State Border Service's "Steel Border" unit, codenamed Korea and Pastor, spent several months without a break at their positions in the Kursk direction. 8 301 16 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions

Biletskyi says Third Army Corps reforms focus on internal culture shift Biletskyi on brigade reforms: Officers now eat same food as soldiers. Negligent ones are sent on combat missions. VIDEO Reforms in the Third Army Corps’ brigades cover all directions, but the key element is transforming internal culture. 14 535 235

A TDF soldier spent 171 days at his position in the Luhansk region 171 days in position: how Symovyniuk, soldier of 107th Brigade of Territorial Defence Forces, repelled Russian assaults in Luhansk region. VIDEO Valentyn Simovinyuk, a 30-year-old resident of Bukovina and soldier in the 107th Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces, spent 171 days at his post in the Luhansk region. 6 916 25 Previously in trend: Battles in the east of Ukraine

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. 4 871 72

Kedruk "I had knife, was not wanted and waited for lawyer": testimony of suspect in killing of TCR service member in Lviv. VIDEO 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. 7 567 137 Previously in trend: Attack on the TCR

Kyiv bids farewell to Kostyantyn Guzenko Kyiv bids farewell to marine and Ukraïner photographer Kostiantyn Huzenko. VIDEO+PHOTOS A farewell ceremony was held in Kyiv for Kostiantyn Huzenko, a serviceman of the 35th Separate Marine Brigade, who was killed in a Russian strike. 2 586 6 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

The enemy attacked the military during the award ceremony Enemy hits awards ceremony for Ukrainian troops with ballistic missile on Saturday. Journalist Sviatnenko reports his brother’s death. VIDEO Russian troops could once again strike the place where Ukrainian soldiers were being awarded. 17 740 81 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

Kim urged the military not to go into politics. They responded to him MRMA head Kim urged military not to go into politics: they reminded him of inexperienced deputies in Rada. VIDEO The head of the Mykolaiv RMA, Vitalii Kim, called on servicemen not to enter politics, as he believes that "their mass participation in this area is inappropriate". 13 115 108 Previously in trend: Military in politics

Four soldiers were rescued from occupation. They had been there for three years. Four soldiers who hid from ruscists for 3 years freed from occupation. VIDEO Four Ukrainian defenders, who had been hiding from Russian invaders for 3 years, were rescued from the occupied territory. 7 901 13 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Bodies of Russian soldiers in the southern sector of the front "Cargo 200" awaits trip to Russia: Russian soldier stumbles upon heap of occupiers’ bodies in bushes. VIDEO The southern front has become a one-way road for Russian forces. A video circulating on social media shows a Russian soldier stumbling upon a "transfer base" with dozens of bodies of fallen occupiers, Censor.NET reports. 11 627 21

Usyk thanks the military Usyk thanked our military: Guys, glory to Ukraine! You are incredible, you allow me to be here!. VIDEO Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk, who defeated British Daniel Dubois in a rematch for the title of absolute world heavyweight champion, thanked the Ukrainian soldiers who are currently defending Ukraine from the ring. 7 007 54 Previously in trend: Usyk-Dubois fight

woman from Bukovyna spent year and half searching for her husband who had died in war His daughter asks more and more often why her dad doesn’t come to see her: woman from Bukovyna spent over year and half searching for her husband who had died in war. VIDEO Halyna Tkach, a Bukovyna woman, was able to bury her husband almost two years after his death in Donetsk Oblast. 4 186 28 Previously in trend: losses of Ukraine

AFU soldier found and nursed baby squirrel. What other animals does he have Soldier found squirrel in grass and nursed it back to health: "This is kind of rascal we have". VIDEO Serviceman Oleksandr Ptytsia stumbled upon a baby squirrel in the grass and decided to rescue it. 7 876 11 Previously in trend: Animals in combat zone

injury I’m glad to be alive, and fact that I can’t see, I’ve seen a lot in my life, - Ukrainian soldier Pavlo undergoing rehabilitation after losing his sight due to injury. VIDEO Serviceman Pavlo Martseniuk sustained a severe mine-blast injury last year in the Pokrovsk sector. The soldier lost his eyesight as a result of the injury. He is currently undergoing rehabilitation and is waiting for facial prosthetics surgery. 6 153 10 Previously in trend: Rehabilitation of military

Zelenskyy visits wounded defenders in Dnipro hospital Zelenskyy visits wounded defenders in Dnipro hospital. VIDEO President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a medical facility in Dnipro where Ukrainian soldiers are being treated for injuries. 2 654 35

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. 5 025 80

Zelenskyy presents Heroes’ Stars to military and relatives of fallen soldiers Zelenskyy honored soldiers with highest state awards: "Those who have forever connected themselves and their fate with Ukraine’s independence". VIDEO President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy presented the highest state awards to Ukrainian servicemen - the Golden Star of Heroes of Ukraine and the Cross of Military Merit. 1 426 2

Police detain soldier "I’m disabled, what are you doing?": soldier with plate in his hand was harshly detained by police in Dnipropetrovsk region. VIDEO In the city of Samar in the Dnipropetrovsk region, police officers brutally detained a disabled soldier. 30 219 162

Викрито лікарку та військовослужбовця, які вимагали з ветерана бойових дій 5 тис. доларів They extorted $5000 from combat veteran for establishing his disability at MSEC: Doctor and serviceman exposed in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS. VIDEO&PHOTOS A doctor of a Kyiv medical institution, together with her accomplice, a serviceman, extorted illegal benefits from a veteran combatant who was enrolled in the reserve due to injuries at the front, including in Bakhmut. 18 466 18

корейці в армії рф КНДР DPRK soldiers spotted at base in Primorsky Krai of Russian Federation: "Handsome allies have arrived from North Korea". VIDEO North Korean soldiers were spotted in a military unit of the 127th Motorised Rifle Division of the Russian Federation in the village of Sergeyevka, Primorsky Krai, Russia. 12 061 33

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. 20 033 57

Конфлікт між Трацевським та Полярушем Conflict between top NBU official Poliarush and Belarusian volunteer Tratsevsky occurs in Kyiv. VIDEO Belarusian volunteer Andrei Tratsevsky (Bezsmertny) said that Pavel Poliarush, head of the National Bank's Department for Work with Troubled Assets, had threatened him. 20 706 83

"Квартал 95" без дозволу використав у своєму шоу відео полеглого воїна Kvartal 95 used video of fallen soldier Yurii Nazarenko without permission: Sketch was removed after criticism from relatives. VIDEO The Kvartal 95 studio used a video of the fallen soldier Yurii Nazarenko in the Evening Kvartal programme. His wife stated that she had not given permission for the use. 31 928 131

Поліцейські Івано-Франківського РУП затримали трьох чоловіків, які побили військового In Ivano-Frankivsk, three men who beat military man were detained - National Police. VIDEO+PHOTOS Law enforcers detained three attackers who had beaten a combatant in Ivano-Frankivsk the day before, on 11 September. The issue of serving them with a notice of suspicion and choosing a measure of restraint is being decided. 14 939 90

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. 16 030 199

Посадовець військової частини отримував виплати за інших SBI exposes military unit official who organized remote service for subordinates and received cash payments for it. VIDEO+PHOTOS SBI officers detained and served a notice of suspicion to the deputy commander of a military unit from Odesa region. According to preliminary data, during the operation of the scheme, the offenders managed to take on the staff more than 20 people and receive up to UAH 20 million from them. 29 013 29

стрілянина Man in military uniform opens fire in capital’s Pechersk. VIDEO (updated) In Kyiv's Pechersk district, a man in a military uniform opened fire near the Boulevard of Fountains residential complex. 16 685 23

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. 14 142 4 Previously in trend: War

шахраї крали гроші загиблих військових SSU detains gang of fraudsters who stole almost UAH 1.5 million from accounts of fallen Ukrainian servicemen. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police detained fraudsters who stole funds from the bank accounts of fallen Ukrainian soldiers. 14 901 25

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. VIDEO 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. 28 368 136

Воїни ГУР МО про ситуацію біля Вовчанська Russians will make Vovchansk "grey zone" in order to draw our forces away from other directions - soldiers of DIU unit of "Khymera". VIDEO Soldiers of the Defence Intelligence of Ukraine's Chimera unit are defending the village of Tykhe near Vovchansk and preventing Russians from advancing in this area. 3 091 11 Previously in trend: War

Україна повернула тіла 254 загиблих військових Ukraine returns bodies of 254 fallen defenders. PHOTOS Ukraine managed to return the bodies of 221 defenders who fought in the Donetsk sector, 25 fallen soldiers from the Zaporizhzhia sector, 4 fallen defenders from the Luhansk sector and 4 dead soldiers whose bodies were transferred from morgues in the Russian Federation. 6 751 7 Previously in trend: War

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