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Volunteer soldiers are increasingly vital in defending Ukraine, with numerous volunteers making the ultimate sacrifice. Estonian, Italian, and American fighters like Olev Roost, Luca Cecca, and Robert Pietrangelo exemplify this dedication. Other volunteers, such as Benjamin Asher from Hungary and Artem Naliato from Italy, also died courageously. Volunteer initiatives have expanded, including Ukrainian Legion recruitment and air defense enhancements involving VFTC groups. President Zelenskyy signed a bill ensuring UAH 15 million compensation to families of fallen volunteers, highlighting Ukraine's appreciation for their international support and defense efforts.

What is the current situation of volunteer fighters in Ukraine?

Volunteer fighters play a critical role in Ukraine's defense against Russia. Many have sacrificed their lives, highlighting the international support for Ukraine. Initiatives like the Ukrainian Legion and air defense projects further amplify their impact.

Who are some notable volunteer soldiers who died in Ukraine?

Notable volunteers include Estonian Olev Roost, Italian Luca Cecca, and American Robert Pietrangelo. Hungarian Benjamin Asher and Italian-Ukrainian Artem Naliato also died heroically, embodying international commitment to Ukraine's sovereignty.

How is Ukraine compensating families of fallen volunteer fighters?

Ukraine acknowledges the sacrifices of volunteer soldiers by providing financial compensation. Laws have been enacted granting UAH 15 million to the families of those who lost their lives defending Ukraine, ensuring their heroism is honored.

What recent developments involve volunteer soldiers in air defense?

The Ukrainian government has initiated projects to involve volunteer groups in enhancing territorial air defense. These groups, part of broader military strategies, play a role in combating aerial threats, underscoring volunteers' expanding roles in warfare strategy.

What measures has Ukraine taken to recruit more volunteer fighters?

To bolster its defenses, Ukraine opened recruitment for its Ukrainian Legion, with significant foreign participation. Numerous applications have been submitted, and groups have signed military contracts, reflecting the strong international volunteer response to Ukraine's call.

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итальянцы "I'm here because I want to stop the aggressor furthest from my Europe," - Italian volunteer in Donbas. VIDEO Italian volunteers Giuseppe Donini and Walter Nebbiolo are fighting Russian-backed separatists in the Donbas alongside Ukrainian soldiers. 38 315 104 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

атушмаоикшми "Even the smallest country has chances to fight a strong enemy, and Ukraine has high potential," - Georgian volunteer of Aidar Battalion. VIDEO Aidar Battalion fighters are currently keeping positions near Marinka. Prior to it, they repulsed attacks of enemy sabotage groups near Novhorodske in the Donbas. 20 068 21 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

акция протест Activists, relatives of Ilovaisk victims rallied outside PGO, demanded to end persecution of volunteers. PHOTOS+VIDEO Volunteers, activists and relatives of those killed in the Ilovaisk tragedy gathered near the building of the Prosecutor General's Office to protest against the attempts by Ukraine's authorities to put an end to the volunteer movement and discredit patriots. 13 496 169 Ukrainian Politics

ворошило Dnipro-born soldier Yevhen Voroshylo killed by sniper near Donetsk. PHOTO Fighter of the 1st separate assault company of the Right Sector Volunteer Ukrainian Corps Yevhen Voroshylo was killed near Donetsk. 70 684 115 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

могила саур Hordiichuk's volunteers, Savur-Mohyla heroes still not recognized by state, - ATO veteran Maksym Muzyka The soldiers, who captured the strategically important height Savur-Mohyla from Russian hybrid troops in 2014, have not been recognized by the state. 32 933 60 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

торнадо Turmoil outside trial of Tornado soldiers: activists attempted breakthrough into courtroom. PHOTOS+VIDEO The Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv continued hearing the case of Tornado soldiers today, Aug. 9. 55 861 383 Kyiv News

суд торнадо "I’ll take lead, we’ll rip out gate and move forward," – MP Semenchenko called to storm Obolonskyi district court. PHOTOS During the rally of volunteer soldiers outside the building of the Obolonskyi district court in Kyiv, where former soldiers of Tornado Company are tried, MP Semen Semenchenko called to storm the building if the court does not fulfill "legitimate demands" of volunteers. 161 462 652 Incidents

торнадо "Defendants try to disrupt almost every hearing," - prosecutor in trial of Tornado Company soldiers. VIDEO Ex-servicemen of Tornado Company, who are tried by the Obolonskyi district court of Kyiv, are threatening judges and prosecutors during almost every hearing, pouring green-colored disinfectant, sour milk, and sewage disposals over them. 22 617 128 Incidents

памятник добровольцы Monument to volunteer soldier unveiled in Kyiv. PHOTOS A monument commemorating an anti-terrorist operation (ATO) volunteer soldier was inaugurated on Vladimir Mayakovsky Avenue in Kyiv on Sunday, July 10. 44 407 75 Kyiv News

Cabinet to develop procedure for granting volunteers combatant status The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has decided to instruct the relevant ministries and agencies to develop a separate procedure for granting volunteer soldiers the status of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) participant at the initiative of Minister of Infrastructure of Ukraine Volodymyr Omelian today, July 6. 3 081 28 Ukrainian Politics

похороны прощание василий слипак Dnipro city bid last farewell to volunteer soldier and Paris opera singer Wassyl Slipak. VIDEO+PHOTOS On June 30, Dnipro bid its last good-bye to Ukrainian volunteer soldier, famous opera singer Wassyl Slipak, who died in the area of the anti-terrorist operation (ATO) in the Donbas. 71 028 4 Society

друг василий миф спивак Volunteer soldier and Paris opera singer Wassyl Slipak killed at front line near Donetsk, - journalist. PHOTOS+VIDEO Volunteer soldier of the Right Sector Wassyl Slipak was killed at the front line near Donetsk. 175 204 14 Incidents

похороны владимир айдар самойленко Last tribute paid to Aidar Battalion soldier Volodymyr Samoilenko at Maidan Nezalezhnosti. PHOTOS The farewell ceremony for the Ukrainian serviceman Volodymyr Samoilenko has been held at Maidan Nezalezhnosti in Kyiv today, June 20. 50 042 2 Incidents

isliamov Crimean Tatars to create volunteer battalion of National Guard, – Isliamov Crimean Tatars are to create a volunteer battalion named after Noman Çelebicihan (Crimean Tatar politician, lawyer, Mufti of Crimean Muslims, and writer of the early twentieth century) as part of the National Guard. 39 048 164 Previously in trend: Occupied territories - Crimea and Donbas

Interior Ministry, National Guard casualties in ATO make 308 soldiers killed, 1228 - wounded, - Minister Avakov Official statistics does not include those killed Ukrainian heroes who did not have time to obtain corresponding documents and enlist in the Interior Ministry and the National Guard. 1 977 7 Society

награда добровольцы "Thank you for holding honorable rank of volunteer at high level," - Poroshenko awarded fighters of Interior Ministry special purpose battalions. PHOTO President Petro Poroshenko has awarded volunteers - fighters of Interior Ministry special purpose battalions, who distinguished themselves during the anti-terrorist operation. 11 385 26 Ukrainian Politics

вами гордимося добробаты ми "Without waiting for call-up papers, they took up arms to repel aggressor," - Ukraine marks volunteer battalions anniversary. VIDEO Today, Ukraine marks the 2nd anniversary of volunteer battalions whose soldiers and officers faced the first hellish days of war with Russia and the most difficult battles. 18 223 100 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

стрельба Shootout between Tornado fighters and law enforcers occurred in Boiarka, - 112 Ukraine A shootout took place in Boiarka (the Kyiv region) between fighters of the disbanded Interior Ministry company "Tornado" and representatives of the military prosecutor's office. 104 885 207 Incidents

беларусь митинг посольство добровольцы "We are patriots, not mercenaries," - volunteers rally outside Belarusian Embassy in Kyiv in support of comrades persecuted in Belarus. PHOTOS A rally outside the building of the Belarusian Embassy in Kyiv is underway - volunteer fighters came here to support their Belarusian brothers-in-arms who are persecuted in their native country. 25 824 67 Photo News

учения нацгвардия First brigade of light infantry of National Guard, created under NATO standards, continues recruiting. VIDEO The first light infantry brigade of the National Guard of Ukraine continues recruiting volunteers. 94 729 233 Ukrainian Politics

форма ислямов uniforms isliamov Turkish volunteers delivered 120 pieces of uniforms for Krym Battalion, - Isliamov. PHOTOS The Crimean Tatar Krym (Crimea) Battalion has received 120 pieces of military uniforms as assistance of volunteers from Turkey. 38 643 99 Previously in trend: Blockade of Crimea

корпус сектор правый пс добровольчий дук український Right Sector denies Zakhid battalions being within its structure Newly created Zakhid, Zakhid-2, Zahid-3, and Zahid-4 battalions are not included in the structure of the Right Sector and have been created exclusively on the initiative of individual fighters and commanders, having their own leadership and subordination. 33 203 112 Ukrainian Politics

250 soldiers recruited to Crimea battalion, – coordinator of Crimea blockade Isliamov The Crimea battalion, which will patrol checkpoints at the entrance to the occupied Crimea, has recruited about 250 people. 15 657 148 Previously in trend: Blockade of Crimea

учения нацгвардия Volunteer detachment commander wants it to become part of National Guard, says yesterday's incident was provocation by SBU SBU's statement about apprehension in Mariupol of an illegal armed group is a provocation against Odin - a detachment led by Ruslan "Rem" Kachmala, previously part of Right Sector - which announced in summer it sought transition to the National Guard of Ukraine. 88 061 136 Incidents

максим грищук Prosecutor-"cyborg" claims position at anti-corruption prosecutor's office Tomorrow, Nov. 26, the second round of interviews with candidates for positions at the specialized anti-corruption prosecutor's office will continue. One of the contenders is Lviv prosecutor Maksym Hryshchiuk who defended the Donetsk airport as part of the 81st Separate Airmobile Brigade. 51 644 96 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Yarosh to head Ukrainian Volunteer Corps Right Sector Dmytro Yarosh agreed to head the Ukrainian Volunteer Corps Right Sector having received appeal from its commanders. 176 426 537 Incidents

Non-regulated armed formations in Ukraine should be disarmed and disbanded, - Council of Europe Any military formations in the Donbas which have not been fully integrated in the regular armed forces or the police of Ukraine should be disarmed and disbanded. 30 545 337 Ukrainian Politics

донбасс батальон Three weeks with Donbas battalion. PHOTO report from the front A freelance photojournalist has spent three summer weeks with the Donbas volunteer battalion of the special forces of the National Guard of Ukraine near Shyrokyne village in the M sector. 80 889 81 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Clashes underway in Shyrokyne again. Two Ukrainian soldiers wounded, - Azov regiment The battle is underway in the village of Shyrokyne as of Tuesday night (June 9). 23 225 58 Incidents

сектор правый Pravy Sector volunteer corps left the front line to prepare for inclusion into Ukrainian Army Pravy Sector volunteer corps has left the contact line in the ATO area. The soldiers are preparing for inclusion into the Ukrainian Army. 45 729 184 Ukrainian Politics

дейдей Three missing Kyiv-1 battalion soldiers found alive - Interior Ministry People's Front MP and Kyiv-1 battalion coordinator Yevhen Deidei and two Kyiv-1 battalion soldiers, who all had gone missing in the Donbas on Tuesday, were found alive. 197 592 159 Ukrainian Politics

Volunteer battalions participating in the ATO will do military service under contracts with National Guard and Armed Forces of Ukraine Volunteer battalions participating in the anti-terrorist operation in the Donbas have fulfilled their mission and are currently turned into regimental troops of the National Guard and the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 38 809 104 Incidents

доброволец ато "днепр-1" "Lack of Kosher Food Is Only Thing that Troubles Him at Forefront": Volunteer of Dnipro-1 Battalion Asher Is Heroically Fighting for Ukraine. PHOTOS Asher heroically protects Ukraine's independence from the pro-Russian terrorists in the Donbas as part of the Dnipro-1 volunteer battalion. 105 721 532 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Terrorists’ Missile Battalion Neutralized Near Dokuchaievsk - Azov Battalion The Azov volunteer battalion reports a large group of Russian-terrorist troops being destroyed near Dokuchaievsk in the Donetsk region. 138 495 407 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

смерть пс добровольцы 18-Year-Old Volunteer Oleksandr Raikhert from Pravyi Sector Heroically Died in Pisky. PHOTOS 18-year-old fighter of the assault company of the 5th Battalion of the Ukrainian Volunteer Corps of Pravyi Sector (The Right Sector) from Kherson was killed in Pisky. 112 215 254 Photo News

Dnipro Battalion Has Left All Positions in Donetsk Region Except Pisky Village - Battalion Commander Bereza Dnipro Battalion was withdrawn from all positions in the Donetsk region except for the village of Pisky by the order of Kyiv commandment. 61 283 126 Previously in trend: Snap Parliamentary Elections

аэропорт добровольцы "Cyborg" Hatylo Speaks About Ceasefire, Criminal Orders, and Mutual Help of Volunteers and Regulars. PHOTOS "A shovel, preferably a sharp one, is the most important thing in the war," Hatylo jokes. He is one of those soldiers whom the terrorists called the Donetsk airport cyborgs. He is a volunteer of the 5th battalion of the Ukrainian Volunteer Corps of terrible "Pravoseks" – members of Pravyi Sector. 151 044 174 Previously in trend: Volunteers for the Army Battle for Donetsk

похороны добровольцы Viktor Hurniak, "Aidar" Soldier, Buried in Lviv. VIDEO Viktor Hurniak, news photographer, journalist, and a volunteer soldier was buried Wednesday in Lviv's Lychakiv cemetery. Viktor died in the Donbass. Thousands of leopolitans accompanied the body to his final destination. 27-year-old Viktor Hurniak saw the war for the first time as a photographer, and later exchanged the lens for the rifle. He died as a hero on Oct. 19 in the Luhansk region at his first fighting. Viktor is survived by wife and two-year-ol daughter. 29 803 117 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

"My Men Will Definitely Vote" – Aidar Combat Melnychuk Fighters of the Aidar battalion will vote in early elections to the Verkhovna Rada: the lists for them have already been submitted to the respective polling stations. 9 334 12 Previously in trend: Snap Parliamentary Elections

днепр-1 "Russian Fascists Decided to Destroy Our Motherland. That’s Why We Are Here" - One Day on Up-Front with Dnipro-1 Battalion. VIDEO Volunteers from the Dnipro-1 battalion are repelling the Russian militants’ attacks at a checkpoint near Donetsk. 72 162 141 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine