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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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біла Resident of Kherson region, Sofia Bila, saved three wounded Ukrainian soldiers from invaders: she hid them in basement for month and 3 weeks. VIDEO Pensioner Sofia Bila rescued three wounded Ukrainian soldiers in one of the occupied villages in the Kherson region. 24 591 80 War in Ukraine

зсу Work of artillery and infantry in Vuhledar direction. VIDEO The Vuhledar direction is important for the counter-offensive: firstly, it is a major transport hub, and secondly, it is the direction to Mariupol. Ukrainian artillerymen and infantrymen showed how they work on Russian positions, which are sometimes a kilometer away. 5 523 5 Previously in trend: War

бенда I lost my leg in war, but I became a mother, - Olha Benda, a veteran of 72nd Brigade named after Black Cossacks. VIDEO Guest of "NATO IN HOUSE" on Censor.NET is a veteran Olha Benda. She fought in 72nd Mechanised Brigade in Donbas. In 2016, she went to front, was wounded near Avdiivka and doctors had to amputate her leg. 12 706 13 War in Ukraine

калашник Freed soldier Mykhailo Kalashnyk, whose conversation with his mother moved network, spent year in captivity of occupiers. VIDEO Ukrainian defender Mykhailo Kalashnyk, whose video conversation with his mother was published by Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets, hails from Vinnytsia. He spent a year in Russian captivity. 16 342 22 Previously in trend: War

залужний Zaluzhnyi supported toughening of punishment for desertion, disobedience and failure to comply with combat orders. VIDEO Commander-in-Chief of Ukrainian Armed Forces Valeriy Zaluzhnyi supported corresponding amendments to Ukrainian legislation. 47 649 631 War in Ukraine

зсу "More sweat in artillery, less blood in infantry": Work of soldiers of 10th brigade of MLRS. VIDEO Artillery servicemen talked about their everyday work and the reasons for the inaccuracy of Russian artillery. 6 371 1 Previously in trend: War

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. 17 558 50 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

богачук Farewell to the capital tour guide and soldier Serhiy Myronov, who died in the battle with the occupiers, in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Kyiv, we said goodbye to Kyiv expert and tour guide Serhiy Myronov, who defended Ukraine as part of the 241st Terrodefense Brigade. 2 961 2 Previously in trend: War

обмін Ukraine returned 107 soldiers from captivity, including 74 defenders of "Azovstal". VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukraine returned 107 military personnel from Russian captivity. Six of them are officers, others are privates and sergeants. 16 949 35 Previously in trend: Prisoner swap War

яловцов They said goodbye to soldier Maksym Yalovtsov (rugby player) who died in battle with occupiers in Kyiv. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Kyiv, they said goodbye to the Ukrainian defender Maksym Yalovtsov, who died in the battle with the Russian occupiers. 11 114 0 Previously in trend: War

зевс Soldier of AAF Dmytro (Zeus) on defense of Hostomel airport: They transmitted coordinates of Russian equipment and they were immediately "covered". VIDEO Military serviceman Dzhov Dmytro, call sign "Zeus", together with three subordinates was an artillery gunner at the Hostomel airport during the first two weeks of the war. 10 257 13 Previously in trend: War

зеленський,поранені Zelensky visited wounded Ukrainian defenders in hospital. VIDEO&PHOTOS President Volodymyr Zelensky visited Ukrainian defenders who are undergoing treatment after injuries. 6 891 55 Previously in trend: War

найєм Masi Nayema's first interview since being wounded at front. VIDEO Ukrainian lawyer, military serviceman Masi Nayem, who was wounded at the front, gave his first interview. 23 410 19 Previously in trend: War

лондон,обломей Memory of Semyon Oblomey, who died defending Severodonetsk from Russian occupiers, was honored in London. VIDEO An action in memory of Semyon Oblomey, who died in the battle with the occupiers, who was a defender of Severodonetsk, took place in London. 4 555 3 Previously in trend: War

україна,втрати,військові "Situation is very difficult, 60-100 soldiers day die in battle and about 500 are wounded," - Zelenskyi Every day 60-100 Ukrainian servicemen die at the front, and another 500 are wounded. 57 373 304 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

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. 20 821 115 Previously in trend: War

дубовик,андрій Participant in fighting in Donbas, Dubovyk, cannot receive pension for 3 years despite court decisions. VIDEO&PHOTOS Andriy Dubovyk (Sensei), a volunteer and lieutenant colonel of the Special Operations Center "A" of the Security Service of Ukraine, cannot receive his pension for three years, when he performed combat missions during the anti-terrorist operation in 2014-2016. 9 433 18 Society

привітання "We will celebrate next Easter in free and independent Ukraine!" - Greetings from defenders. VIDEO Defenders of the state congratulated Ukrainians on Easter. 8 412 16 Previously in trend: War

олександр,бринжала Pilot of 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade Hero of Ukraine (posthumously) Oleksandr Brynzhala died in battle against 12 enemy planes on March 2. VIDEO The pilot of the 40th Tactical Aviation Brigade, Major Oleksandr Brynzhala, bravely defended the capital and died bravely in the battle against 12 enemy planes. 29 705 0 Previously in trend: War

полон,обмін Released Ukrainian servicemen are already going to their relatives. VIDEO The Ukrainian military, who was released during an exchange on April 1, will soon see their families and brothers. 21 092 15 Previously in trend: War

Reznikov Sets Task Of Increasing Salary Of Military By 30%. VIDEO Reznikov Sets Task Of Increasing Salary Of Military By 30%. VIDEO Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov has set himself the task of increasing the salaries of the military by 30%. 18 718 120 Previously in trend: 2022 budget War

Ukrainian servicemen hold exercises on administrative border with Crimea. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukrainian servicemen hold exercises on administrative border with Crimea. VIDEO&PHOTOS A group of troops under the Joint Forces Command of the Ukrainian Armed Forces is holding exercises on the administrative border with the temporarily occupied territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, the Command's press service has reported on Facebook. 5 062 13 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Four Ukrainian soldiers killed in enemy shelling near Pavlopil Four Ukrainian soldiers killed in enemy shelling near Pavlopil Four Ukrainian soldiers were killed on Tuesday, August 6, after Russian occupation troops fired at the positions of the Ukrainian Joint Forces near Pavlopil. 20 961 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Car that detonated in Kyiv belongs to Donbas war veteran, police investigate several leads Car that detonated in Kyiv belongs to Donbas war veteran, police investigate several leads The car which exploded in one of Kyiv districts belongs to a reserve officer of Ukrainian Armed Forces who took part in combat operations in the country’s east. 27 534 89 Incidents

Ukrainians extend warm welcome to 34th battalion servicemen returning from Donbas war. VIDEO&PHOTOS Ukrainians extend warm welcome to 34th battalion servicemen returning from Donbas war. VIDEO&PHOTOS Residents of Henichesk municipality extended warm welcome to the members of the 34th battalion of the 57th separate motorized infantry brigade who returned from the active combat zone in Ukraine’s east. 10 594 23 Incidents

Lviv bids final farewell to deceased 24th Brigade soldier Dovhanyk fatally injured on May 22. VIDEO&PHOTOS Lviv bids final farewell to deceased 24th Brigade soldier Dovhanyk fatally injured on May 22. VIDEO&PHOTOS Rifleman-APC driver of the sniper platoon of the 24th separate mechanized brigade Yurii Dovhanyk received severe shrapnel injuries as the Russian mercenaries were bombarding Ukrainian army positions on the outskirts of Zaitseve village, the Donetsk region, on May 22. 3 120 0 Health

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. 20 531 51 Incidents

Irish businessman launches website to support Donbas war veterans Irish businessman launches website to support Donbas war veterans A website designed to raise funds necessary to provide aid to Ukrainian soldiers has been launched by Irish businessman now living in Ukraine. 16 400 45 Society

Military transport plane crash in Algeria claims 257 lives. VIDEO Military transport plane crash in Algeria claims 257 lives. VIDEO Algerian state television says at least 257 people have been killed after Russian-made military plane crashed near the Boufarik airbase outside the Algerian capital, Algiers 25 119 77 Incidents

Military pensions to be increased by at least 1,500 hryvnia next year, PM Hroisman says Military pensions to be increased by at least 1,500 hryvnia next year, PM Hroisman says Ukraine's government set to raise pensions of servicemen on average by 1,500 hryvnia (around $55) starting from Jan. 1, 2018. 20 497 224 Ukrainian Politics

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. 162 122 192 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

военные военнослужащие ато воины воин муравский No fatalities over past day, two Ukrainian soldiers injured, one traumatized in 12 attacks, - ATO HQ The Russian-occupation forces continued breaching truce by committing attacks on positions of the Ukrainian Armed Forces using weapons banned by the Minsk agreements. 8 062 15 Incidents

церковь белая ато омбр 72 Bila Tserkva residents extend warm welcome to 72nd Brigade soldiers upon their return home. VIDEO+PHOTOS On Sunday, Nov. 5, the residents of Bila Tserkva gathered near the military base of the 72nd Separate Mechanized Brigade to extend a warm welcome to the soldiers who have left the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone for rotation in full force for the first time in more than three years. 52 046 33 Ukrainian Politics

обстрел Russian-backed terrorists attack own positions near Pisky. VIDEO Ukrainian servicemen recorded combined Russian and terrorist forces firing upon their own positions in the vicinity of Pisky village in order to blame Ukrainian troops of truce breach. 28 317 15 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

обстрел Militants step up attacks in Avdiivka area of frontline after dark. VIDEO The situation remains unchanged at the frontline in Avdiivka, the Donetsk region. Russian terrorists step up their attacks upon Ukrainian positions after dark. 3 322 16 Incidents

тренинг More than 1,000 people trained in Patriot Tactical School in Dnipro in past year. PHOTOS+VIDEO More than 1,000 persons have trained at Patriot International Training Center over the past year. 5 935 0 Society

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). 41 887 109 Ukrainian Politics

олийнык олейник Son of ATO fighter Serhii Oliinyk, who was stabbed in Kyiv last month, gave concert in memory of his father. PHOTOS+VIDEO Yaroslav Oliinyk, the son of Ukrainian soldier Serhii Oliinyk killed in downtown Kyiv last month, gave a concert in memory of his father. 38 424 37 Incidents

грузия ато полторак воины реабилитация жемчугов Poltorak awards 15 Ukrainian soldiers rehabilitating in Georgia: "In years, children and grandchildren will be proud of you". VIDEO+PHOTOS Minister of Defense of Ukraine Stepan Poltorak has awarded the participants of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO), who undergo rehabilitation in Georgia. In particular, Poltorak awarded Volodymyr Zhemchuhov with the Glory and Honor Badge, a chief of the General Staff award. 8 063 17 Ukrainian Politics

игорь галушко Ukrainian fighter, Euromaidan activist Ihor Halushko, wounded by enemy sniper at Marinka, needs help for treatment. PHOTOS+VIDEO Doctors in the Mechnykova Dnipropetrovsk Regional Hospital are fighting for life of gravely wounded Lviv resident, 21-year-old Ihor Halushko. He is one of the five "Instytutska Street Angels," who on Feb. 20, 2014 rushed to the Maidan 'frontline' to get wounded and killed activists from under the sniper fire. 47 882 91 Previously in trend: Assistance to the Wounded

ризанич Last tribute paid to ATO military doctor Bohdan Ryzanych in Ivano-Frankivsk. VIDEO Captain of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Bohdan Ryzanych was killed in the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) zone on April 3. 42 921 44 Society

бмп ато птур Experts identify exact location of separatists' IFV destroyed by Ukrainian trooper with ATGM, - DFRLab. VIDEO+PHOTOS Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab has verified the footage showing an interview with a paratrooper and footage of a IFV (infantry fighting vehicle) being hit by an anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) outside of Donetsk and provided an exact location for the destroyed hardware. 94 981 43 Incidents

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. 31 454 51 Society

десна "It's sheer hell!" - contract soldiers complain about living conditions at Desna training center. VIDEO Ukrainian servicemen have released a video showing the living conditions at the training center "Desna." They claim to represent the 6th anti-aircraft battery stationed at the military unit No. 0946 and say they recorded the video on Feb. 21. 225 205 710 Incidents

военнослужащие Members of Ukrainian Armed Forces’ 58th Brigade support “DPR”/“LPR” blockade: "Each hryvnia transferred there is spent on terrorism" The servicemen of the 16th Battalion of the 58th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine requested the country’s top leadership and, first of all, President Petro Poroshenko to cease all trade and financial transactions with the separatists in the temporarily occupied territory of the Donbas. 157 859 559 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas Blockade of "DPR/LPR"

павлюк ярослав Kirovohrad region bids farewell to 72nd Brigade soldier Yaroslav Pavliuk. VIDEO The last tribute to member of the 72nd Mechanized Brigade Yaroslav Pavliuk killed near Avdiivka was paid in Kompaniivka village in the Kirovohrad region. 25 640 18 Incidents

граница задержание россияне Six Russians detained in Kyiv airports, banned entry, - State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS+VIDEO The members of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine in conjunction with the SBU officers detained six Russian citizens in Kyiv and Boryspil international airports yesterday. Some of the detainees are alleged Russian military who had ties to illegal armed groups or were members of crime ring involved in bank frauds. All mentioned Russians attempted to enter Ukraine. 188 296 265 Incidents

военнослужащие Over 700 Land Forces Academy cadets, officers join #22PushUpChallenge to support ATO veterans. VIDEO+PHOTOS On Jan. 24, the cadets and officers of Hetman Sahaidachnyi National Academy of Land Forces took part in the worldwide #22PushUpChallenge campaign launched to raise awareness to veteran suicide prevention. 34 968 38 Incidents

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